News tagged with binge eating


When teen dating turns abusive and violent

(HealthDay)—When teens start dating, parents' worries grow—and experts say that dating violence should be on their list of concerns.

Pediatrics created May 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The biology behind binge eating

Female rats are much more likely to binge eat than male rats, according to new research that provides some of the strongest evidence yet that biology plays a role in eating disorders.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Binge eating curbed by deep brain stimulation in animal model, study shows

(Medical Xpress)—Deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a precise region of the brain appears to reduce caloric intake and prompt weight loss in obese animal models, according to a new study led by researchers at the University ...

Neuroscience created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New study links binge eating to strained mother-daughter relationships

Dalhousie researchers link binge eating among university-aged women with strained mother-daughter relationships in a recent study published in the journal Eating Behaviors.

Health created Mar 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Strange food pairings may signal binge eating

(HealthDay)—Binge eaters commonly prepare foods using a strange mixture of ingredients, such as mashed potatoes and Oreo cookies or chips with lemon, pork rinds, Italian dressing and salt, a new study says.

Health created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Binge eating, overeating may be associated with initiating use of marijuana, other drugs

Overeating and binge eating may be associated with initiating use of marijuana and other drugs in a study of adolescents and young adults, according to a study published Online First by Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Me ...

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Findings on overeating may aid in the fight against obesity when metabolic and psychological treatments fail

(Medical Xpress)—A similar, insidious craving plagues all addicts, no matter the substance of choice. A new study published in NeuroImage from Center for BrainHealth scientists Dr. Francesca Filbey, assist ...

Neuroscience created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

First study of eating disorders in teen ER patients suggests an opportunity to spot hidden problems

Could the emergency room be a good place to spot undiagnosed eating disorders among teens, and help steer them to treatment? A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that could be the case.

Health created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Weight loss surgery may be associated with increased substance use following surgery

Patients who undergo bariatric weight loss surgery may be at increased risk for substance use (drug use, alcohol use and cigarette smoking) following surgery, particularly among patients who undergo laparoscopic Roux-en-Y ...

Surgery created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research: Link between healthy outlook and healthy lifestyle

(Medical Xpress)—A 'can do' attitude is the key to a healthy lifestyle, University of Melbourne economists have determined.

Health created Sep 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Should food addiction be classified in similar terms as drug or alcohol addiction?

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists investigate whether food addiction should be classed as a mental disorder.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Binge eating improves with deep brain stimulation surgery

Deep brain stimulation reduces binge eating in mice, suggesting that this surgery, which is approved for treatment of certain neurologic and psychiatric disorders, may also be an effective therapy for obesity. Presentation ...

Surgery created Jun 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows role of cellular protein in regulation of binge eating

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have demonstrated in experimental models that blocking the Sigma-1 receptor, a cellular protein, reduced binge eating and caused binge eaters to eat more slowly. ...

Neuroscience created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Many mysteries unsolved in binge-eating disorder

Although cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy, as well as the anticonvulsant topiramate, can help patients who binge eat, a magic bullet for the disorder remains elusive.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Improving body satisfaction can help prevent eating disorders and obesity

(Medical Xpress) -- In a study that examined the relationship between body dissatisfaction, body mass index (BMI) and binge eating in overweight and obese adolescent girls, Kendrin R. Sonneville, ScD, RD, researcher ...

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