How an AgriLife Research scientist uncovered the unexpected roles of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, in aging and brain health.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- For the morbidly obese, stopping the hunger cravings can be the biggest challenge. But now, there's a new treatment with no major surgery that targets the hunger hormone. And it's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever finish a hearty meal only to find yourself picking on crackers, then reaching for string cheese, then grabbing a granola ...

A hunger hormone produced in the gut can directly impact a decision-making part of the brain in order to drive an animal’s behaviour, finds a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers.

Waking up feeling rested and energized is far more than a luxury after 40; it’s a biological necessity. According to experts, quality sleep plays a crucial role in keeping hunger hormones balanced, ...

Working out hard may fast-track your weight loss goals — especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger ...

None of us are immune from the occasional midnight snack, but these nocturnal cravings could be your body trying to tell you ...

Scientists are developing an electronic pill that interacts with a key hormone in the stomach. They claim the pill stimulates ghrelin, an appetite-encouraging hormone, to help people eat more. They ...

If there’s one thing everyone can agree on when it comes to weight loss, it’s this: It isn’t easy. More than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or have obesity, according to the Centers for ...

Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, famously said nothing is certain except death and taxes. But I think we can include “you’ll feel hungry when you’re trying to lose ...

The quest for effective, natural hunger management continues to challenge many people trying to maintain healthy eating patterns. Morning hunger pangs often lead to unplanned snacking, diet disruption ...