New research has revealed dopamine and weight gain be more related than scientists previously thought they were.

Study found that reduced neurotensin in obese mice prevented dopamine from triggering the usual pleasure response to ...

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

Many obese people report losing pleasure in eating rich foods -- something also seen in obese mice. Scientists have now discovered the reason. Long-term high-fat diets lower levels of neurotensin ...

The mammalian immune system is an evolutionary wonder. It's capable of recognizing and destroying cancer cells, and it can ...

Scientists have long been exploring ways to kill cancer cells by starving them of the nutrients they need to survive. A new ...

A study finds that a high-fat diet impairs neutrophil function in mice, making them less effective at killing bacteria.

Obesity is a global health concern closely linked to a range of metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and ...

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals’ pursuit of the last word in obesity candidates has attracted Novo Nordisk. | Lexicon Pharmaceuticals ...

The pleasure we get from eating junk food—the dopamine rush from crunching down on salty, greasy French fries and a luscious ...