Two types of neurons in the hippocampus either store memories for sugar or drive fat cravings, shaping food intake and ...

A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain.

Colloquial conversation around cancer has suggested a clear cause-and-effect between sweets and tumor growth. Here's what's ...

To learn more about the science behind motivation, we turned to Tejal Parekh, RD, a registered dietitian, to help us as we ...

Should you avoid sugar to reduce your cancer risk? It’s a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no, and the idea that ...

A study published Wednesday indicates that low levels of a key brain chemical among overweight patients with high-fat diets ...

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.

She has studied sugar and its effects on the brain. “Sugar uses exactly the same neural pathways as alcohol and nicotine,” says Bartlett. “It’s physically changing your brain.” ...

Despite hopes that early nutrition could enhance brain growth in preterm infants, a new study finds no significant impact—challenging assumptions about feeding strategies in neonatal care.