Two types of neurons in the hippocampus either store memories for sugar or drive fat cravings, shaping food intake and ...

Instead of learning through repeated trial and error or experiences, one-shot learning is when a single experience creates a ...

Study found that reduced neurotensin in obese mice prevented dopamine from triggering the usual pleasure response to ...

The comorbidity of binge eating and alcohol binge drinking is prevalent and increases the risk of other neuropsychiatric and ...

New research has revealed dopamine and weight gain be more related than scientists previously thought they were.

A new study discovered that a particular form of intermittent fasting boosted the sex drive in mice, prompting questions about whether it could have a similar effect in humans.

Scoffing junk food could actually stop us piling on the pounds, bulge boffs claim. Ground-breaking research conducted on ...

To ensure we get the calories and hydration we need, the brain relies on a complex network of cells, signals, and pathways to ...

A previously overlooked dopamine-producing brain circuit drives hedonic eating, or eating for pleasure, according to a new study in mice. The findings offer insights into how GLP-1 agonist drugs like ...

Many obese people report losing pleasure in eating rich foods -- something also seen in obese mice. Scientists have now discovered the reason. Long-term high-fat diets lower levels of neurotensin in ...

With human trials on the horizon, researchers hope to determine whether a simple change in eating patterns could be the key to boosting sexual desire naturally.

A study published Wednesday indicates that low levels of a key brain chemical among overweight patients with high-fat diets ...