Obesity associated with hypothalamic dysfunction was initially described in patients with craniopharyngioma. Hypothalamic obesity may also result from brain radiation, infection (eg, tuberculosis), ...

Hypothalamic obesity (HyOb) is a type of obesity caused by damage to the brain’s hunger-regulating function. While there’s no cure, proper treatment can help improve your daily life and prevent ...

Hypothalamic obesity is a complex condition that doesn’t always respond to traditional weight loss methods. Medications, hormonal therapy, and surgery may be necessary to see results. Hypothalamic ...

New research reveals how extracellular matrix (ECM) buildup in the brain’s hypothalamus leads to insulin resistance, paving the way for innovative therapies targeting obesity and diabetes. Study: ...

Cambridge scientists have shown that the hypothalamus, a key region of the brain involved in controlling appetite, is different in the brains of people who are overweight and people with obesity when ...

Your endocrine system controls all of your hormones. It’s made up of many different glands, including the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland (including the anterior pituitary) plays a significant ...