Recent research shows that cells in the brain once thought to be just helpers, called astrocytes, actually play a major role ...

Your brain’s “stop eating” signal may come from an unexpected source. Researchers found that astrocytes—once thought to just support neurons—actually play a key role in controlling appetite. After a ...

By Sneha S K and Sahil Pandey March 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the use of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals’ therapy for a rare form of obesity caused by brain damage, making ...

When the stomach is full, how does the brain know to stop eating? Scientists long assumed the answer lies mainly with neurons ...

By addressing the influences of screen time and junk food, and by implementing healthy habits, parents can help combat ...

A newly approved pill form of GLP-1 medication could revolutionize obesity treatment by offering a convenient alternative to ...

A hormone that reverses obesity in mice appears to work by signaling to a brain region involved in metabolism and appetite ...

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is switching up the tempo for its melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist Imcivree. After its initial approval more than five years ago to treat certain patients with ...

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FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo By Sneha S K and Sahil Pandey March ...

Weight-loss drugs are not the easy solution that many people believe, especially if you hope to keep the pounds off in the ...