The hypothalamus The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain just below the thalamus. A small but vital region of the brain, it is roughly the size of an almond and weighs around 4g (Saper ...

New research reveals that soaring heat can overwhelm the brain’s delicate balance, leading to a surge in seizure activity and neurological emergencies.

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.