Glucocorticoids (GCs) are steroid hormones predominately produced by the adrenal glands and secreted into the blood, but are also produced locally within some target tissues. During early development ...

Voluntary physical activity is a highly motivated behavior with important implications for physical and mental health, yet the neural and endocrine mechanisms underlying motivation to exercise remain ...

Intake of added sugars, such as sucrose, is high globally. In rats, a maternal high-sucrose diet (HSD) from 10 wk before pregnancy to embryonic day (E…

From milkshakes to soda, cookies to donuts—modern life is undeniably sweet. But can this lifestyle affect the brain even before birth?  The health risks