Although clinical trials using the hormone, known as leptin, aren't yet on the horizon, the investigators say their success delivering it through the test animals' noses may help them develop ...

Researchers from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences have uncovered the first example of activity-dependent development of hypothalamic neural circuitry. Although previous ...

Waking up tired after 40 isn’t just frustrating, it can affect hunger hormones and weight. Experts explain why good sleep is ...

Scientists at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and The Rockefeller University in collaboration with investigators at Yale University have found that leptin --- a hormone found in fat tissue and ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - People who have higher levels of an appetite-suppressing hormone produced by fat cells may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or dementia than others, U.S. researchers ...

In a new study, Yale researchers offer insight into leptin, a hormone that plays a key role in appetite, overeating, and obesity. Their findings advance knowledge about leptin and weight gain, and ...

Researchers from the lab of Richard Simerly have uncovered the first example of activity-dependent development of hypothalamic neural circuitry. The work also suggests a novel role for the hunger ...

Maintaining a balanced lifestyle can be challenging in today’s fast-paced world. With stress levels soaring and busy schedules taking precedence, it’s no wonder many individuals feel overwhelmed and ...

For more than a hundred years, insulin has been the key to controlling type 1 diabetes. It has saved lives by preventing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening condition that happens when the ...

Maintaining hormonal balance is crucial for overall health and well-being in today’s fast-paced world. Hormones regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, mood, and energy levels. One ...

OBJECTIVE: Leptin regulates energy production rates and body weight, which are frequently altered in hyperthyroidism. Data on a possible interaction between leptin and thyroid hormones are ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways Ghrelin, called the hunger hormone, tells your brain it's time to eat ...