Psychiatric illnesses may be qualified to the cellular impairments of the function for survival
or death in neurons, which may consequently appear as abnormalities in the neuroplasticity …

Dysfunctional signaling in midbrain reward circuits perpetuates diseases characterized by
compulsive overconsumption of rewarding substances such as substance abuse, binge …

Western diets rich in fat and sugar promote excess calorie intake and weight gain; however,
the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Despite a well-documented association between …

Diabetes increases the likelihood of developing depression and vice versa. Research on
this bidirectional association has somewhat managed to delineate the interplay among …

The interaction between selective nutrients and linked genes involving a specific organ
reveals the genetic make-up of an individual in response to a particular nutrient. The …

Chronic exposure to a high-fat diet (HFD) may predispose individuals to neuropathologies
and behavioral deficits. The objective of this study was to determine the temporal effects of a …

In mammals, learning circuits play an essential role in energy balance by creating
associations between sensory cues and the rewarding qualities of food. This process is …

Individuals with overweight or obesity (OW/OB) are at increased risk for significant physical
and psychological comorbidities. The current treatment for OW/OB is behavioral weight loss …

Background The comorbidity between diabetes mellitus and depression was revealed, and
diabetes mellitus increased the prevalence of depressive disorder, which ranked 13th in the …

Abstract Purpose of Review We summarize neuroimaging findings related to processing of
taste (fat, salt, umami, bitter, and sour) in the brain and how they influence hedonic …