Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Questions about hunger and fullness come up constantly in my clinic. Many patients try to manage appetite through willpower alone, ...

Scientists are investigating whether a concentrated hop extract can trigger the gut’s “bitter brake,” a natural signaling pathway that may help reduce hunger and support appetite control.

Frequent late-night hunger may reflect hormonal shifts, sleep disruption or metabolic conditions rather than poor ...

Rutgers scientists have uncovered a tug-of-war inside the brain between hunger and satiety, revealing two newly mapped neural circuits that battle over when to eat and when to stop. These findings ...

I concluded the first part of this series on dietary fat by suggesting that everyone in recovery from anorexia should eat more of it. Why? The first piece of the puzzle is the frequently observed ...

Hormonal control of appetite is regulated by a coordinated gut–brain axis that integrates peripheral hormonal signals with central neural circuits to regulate hunger and satiety. 1,3 Signals from the ...

New research from the University of Wyoming reveals that the brain cells that control hunger may be far more adaptable during ...

You might cut down on your calories, workout at the gym and track every bite you take, however, you might not shed weight.

Ultra-processed foods may interfere with the body’s natural satiety signals, making people feel less full and more likely to overeat, warns a dietitian.