MeSH tree: F01.145.113
Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center provide critical insight into how the brain and body work together to regulate food intake, energy use and metabolism, offering important new analysis into the biology ...
Apr 23, 2026
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Imagine arriving at a busy location with people moving around and a multitude of visual and other sensory cues vying for your attention. How does the brain integrate such floods of sensory information and reach a decision ...
Mar 5, 2026
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It may sound like a scene from "Nosferatu," but research from the University of East Anglia shows that humans can use bat-like echolocation skills to judge the distance of objects. The new study reveals that, just like bats ...
Feb 5, 2026
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As teens gain more independence in their food choices, many parents struggle to navigate conversations about nutrition—which could be especially important during the holidays, when celebrations often center around meals.
Dec 15, 2025
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Whether you're at a party, a family gathering or even at work, chances are you've heard someone say, "I'm on the (insert name) diet. It's amazing!" Or maybe you've been the one to say it. Either way, it's not surprising.
Sep 11, 2025
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Why do we crave sweet treats over healthier options? While it comes down to how our brains process taste and what we expect from the food in front of us, a new study from Florida State University shows that more brain regions ...
Jun 23, 2025
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Researchers have long known that diet exerts a profound influence on health, including the risk of developing cancer. A new study, led by researchers at Arizona State University, explores the relationship among diet, blood ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Inflammation in the hippocampus—the brain's memory center—significantly alters motivation and behavior in mice, including food-seeking behavior, with notable differences between males and females, a study reveals.
Dec 19, 2024
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A new study from researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, suggests that higher breast cancer rates among Caribbean women may be linked to shifting patterns ...
Oct 24, 2024
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Do you grab a fork and take a first bite of cake, or say no and walk away? Our motivation to eat is driven by a complex web of cells in the brain that use signals from within the body, as well as sensory information about ...
Jul 11, 2024
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