Compared to sugar, consuming sucralose-a widely used sugar substitute-increases activity in the hypothalamus, a brain region that regulates appetite and body weight, according to a new USC study.

Hypothalamic obesity (HyOb) is a type of obesity caused by damage to the brain’s hunger-regulating function. While there’s no cure, proper treatment can help improve your daily life and prevent ...

Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that causes persistent thirst and frequent urination. Cranial diabetes insipidus develops due to difficulties with your hypothalamus or pituitary gland. Cranial ...