Polyphagia is excessive hunger, often due to health issues like diabetes or hyperthyroidism. Managing polyphagia may involve ...

Researchers identify “meal memory” neurons in laboratory rats that could explain why forgetting lunch leads to overeating. Scientists have discovered a specific group of brain cells that create ...

Not all zero-calorie sugar substitutes are as sweet as they might seem. New research suggests that sucralose — one of the most popular artificial sweeteners on the market — messes with a brain region ...

The latest medical science reveals that healthy weight loss doesn't require special genes, diets, or exercise programs. The secret is controlling hunger.

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...