Human evolution has revolved around food, from identifying and foraging for it to growing and preparing it. Carnegie Mellon University researchers have identified a region in the brain's visual cortex ...

Picky eating is rarely about attitude. It is usually driven by texture, smell, and the need for predictability on the plate.

Neuroscientists discovered a population of food-responsive neurons located in the ventral visual stream, alongside populations that respond specifically to faces, bodies, places, and words. A gooey ...

Extensive research in human cognitive neuroscience has enabled detailed documentation of the functional organization of the cortex. This organization represents regions that are specifically engaged ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Children with autism spectrum disorder are more likely to have eating difficulties like food refusal, food hyper fixations or food restriction. Autism has also been connected to ...

Hidden risks in plain sight: New research reveals how children with autism can suffer life-altering vitamin deficiencies despite appearing healthy, urging a rethink of routine nutritional screening.

A gooey slice of pizza. A pile of crispy French fries. Ice cream dripping down a cone on a hot summer day. When you look at any of these foods, a specialized part of your visual cortex lights up, ...