The hypothalamus (pronounced hai-puh-tha-luh-muhs) is a gland in your brain that controls your hormone (endocrine) system. It's sort of like your body's thermostat; it receives signals from other ...

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 ...

Researchers from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences have uncovered the first example of activity-dependent development of hypothalamic neural circuitry. Although previous ...

Hypothyroidism is classified based on the origin of the hormone deficiency, whether it stems from the thyroid gland itself (primary), the pituitary gland (secondary), or the hypothalamus (tertiary).

Certain nutrients in food, such as polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, may support hypothalamus and pituitary gland functioning. However, no research supports the use of supplements. The hypothalamus ...

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In a previous post, I discussed the connection between the mind and the skin. In that article, I called for patients and clinicians to become more aware of the relationship between cutaneous and ...