While the search continues for the Fountain of Youth, researchers may have found the body's "fountain of aging": the brain region known as the hypothalamus. For the first time, scientists report that ...

The regulation of a multitude of endocrine processes originates in the hypothalamus of the brain, including appetite control, energy balance and puberty. The role of the brain in endocrine function — ...

Richard Faragher is affiliated with the British Society for Research on Ageing and the American Federation for Aging Research. A philanthropic organisation whose mission is to support and advance ...

The hypothalamus The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain just below the thalamus. A small but vital region of the brain, it is roughly the size of an almond and weighs around 4g (Saper ...

In the ongoing effort to determine whether sexual orientation is hardwired, University of Chicago scientists have used high-tech imaging to confirm that the hypothalamus–the sex center in the ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Your endocrine system regulates many bodily functions, from ...

Alterations to a key region of the brain involved with controlling appetite have been observed in people who are overweight or obese. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Researchers found the volume ...