Although the multifaceted mechanisms underlying alcohol use disorder (AUD) have been
partially defined, the neurobiological complexity of this disorder is yet to be unraveled. One …

This narrative review provides an overview of the epidemiology of binge eating disorder
(BED), highlighting the medical history of this disorder and its entry as an independent …

Due to the limited efficacy of existing medications for addictive disorders including alcohol
use disorder (AUD), the need for additional medications is substantial. Potential new …

This paper is the thirty-seventh consecutive installment of the annual review of research
concerning the endogenous opioid system. It summarizes papers published during 2014 …

The pancreatic peptide amylin is best known for its role as a satiation hormone in the control
of food intake and as the major component of islet amyloid deposits in the pancreatic islets …

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) contributes substantially to global morbidity and mortality. Given
the heterogenicity of this brain disease, available pharmacological treatments only display …

Cereal β-glucans are beneficial health ingredients that reduce cholesterolemia and
postprandial glycaemia. However, their impact on digestive hormones and gut microbiota is …

Amylin, a peptide hormone produced in the pancreas and in the brain, has well-established
physiological roles in glycemic regulation and energy balance control. It improves …

Background The pancreatic-and brain-derived hormone amylin promotes negative energy
balance and is receiving increasing attention as a promising obesity therapeutic. However …

Alcohol causes stimulatory behavioral responses by activating reward-processing brain
areas including the laterodorsal (LDTg) and ventral tegmental areas (VTA) and the nucleus …