Endorphins bind to opioid receptors in the brain and nervous system (primarily mu-opioid receptors), leading to: The pituitary gland and hypothalamus in a healthy brain signal the release of ...

The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, ...

The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, regulates body temperature, signals hunger and thirst, exerts hormonal control ...

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.