Palatable food can be seductive and hedonic eating can become irresistible beyond hunger
and negative consequences. This is witnessed by the subtle equilibrium between eating to …

Overeating, frequently linked to an increasing incidence of overweight and obesity, has
become epidemic and one of the leading global health problems. To explain the …

Gut-brain signaling controls food intake and energy homeostasis, and its activity is thought
to be dysregulated in obesity. We will explore new studies that suggest the …

Abstract Purpose of the Review The endocannabinoid system (ENS) has emerged as an
important factor in food intake and may have implications for nutrition research. The …

Endocannabinoids and their G‐protein coupled receptors (GPCR) are a current research
focus in the area of obesity due to the system's role in food intake and glucose and lipid …

The crucial role of the hypothalamus in the pathogenesis of obesity is widely recognized,
while the precise molecular and cellular mechanisms involved are the focus of intense …

The hypothalamus is crucial in the regulation of homeostatic functions in mammals, with the
disruption of hypothalamic circuits contributing to chronic conditions such as obesity …

Obesity is a complex disorder, and the number of people affected is growing every day. In
recent years, research has confirmed the hypothesis that food addiction is a determining …

The endocannabinoid system plays an important role in the intake of palatable food. For
example, endocannabinoid signaling in the upper small-intestinal epithelium is increased (i) …

Binge eating is a specific form of overeating characterized by intermittent excessive eating.
In addition to altering the neurobiological reward system, several studies have highlighted …