BOSTON (July 29, 2008) — The tendency toward obesity is directly related to the brain system that is involved in food reward and addictive behaviors, according to a new study. Researchers at Tufts ...

Cravings for sugary treats and other “wants” in humans are driven by the activity of dopamine-producing cells in our mesolimbic system. Experimental research now suggests that a similar system might ...

(CN) — Medications like Ozempic, known for helping people manage diabetes and lose weight, might also be key players in the fight against addiction. According to a study published Thursday in ...

Weight loss medications interact with the mesolimbic system, which is linked to addictive behaviors. (via Courthouse News) (CN) — An 11th Circuit panel heard arguments Wednesday over whether a golf ...