A novel gut-to-brain neural circuit establishes the vagus nerve as an essential component of the brain system that regulates reward and motivation, according to researchers. A novel gut-to-brain ...

But maybe you’ve noticed that Joe Schmoe’s performance is waning despite the fact you’re telling him every day his work is fabulous. Or maybe, after being on a diet for a while, that treat you give ...

These are exciting times when it comes to state-of-the-art research that advances our understanding of the vagus nerve and how it works. This week, two new studies were published that illuminate how ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a brain circuit that can drive repetitive and compulsive ...

Since the 1970s, the global trend of obesity has been steadily increasing, earning it the designation of a 21st-century epidemic. Obesity is the main risk factor for various serious health conditions, ...