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Researchers suggest eating cooked food led to larger human brains

(Medical Xpress)—Brazilian researchers Karina Fonseca-Azevedo and Suzana Herculano-Houzel suggest humans evolved bigger brains because they learned to cook their food. In a paper published in the Proceedings of ...

Medical research created Oct 23, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 4 | with audio podcast report

Researchers use magnetic pulses to brain to reduce overly optimistic tendencies

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists have known for many years that human beings, as a general rule, are an overly optimistic bunch. We close our eyes to statistics suggesting our eating habits may be killing us, ...

Neuroscience created Sep 25, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 4 | with audio podcast report

Fatty foods really are mood enhancers

A new study published in the August issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows just why it is that people tend to turn to fatty foods in order to boost their emotional state and reduce feelings of sadness. Be it ...

Medical research created Jul 27, 2011 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (8) | comments 11 | with audio podcast report

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

How anorexia and 'bigorexia' in men relates to perceptions of masculinity

(Medical Xpress)—Self-perceived masculinity is higher in men with muscle dysmorphia, popularly called 'bigorexia', than other gym users, while men with anorexia nervosa relate more strongly to feminine ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Unhealthy eating can make a bad mood worse

(Medical Xpress)—Taking part in unhealthy eating behaviors may cause women who are concerned about their diet and self-image to experience a worsening of their moods, according to Penn State researchers.

Health created Mar 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Eating out can hurt heart health, expert warns

(HealthDay)—Eating out can lead to weight gain and increase people's risk for heart disease, diabetes and other serious health issues because popular menu items often have more fat, calories and saturated ...

Cardiology created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (11) | comments 7 | with audio podcast

Researchers identify brain pathway triggering impulsive eating

New research from the University of Georgia has identified the neural pathways in an insect brain tied to eating for pleasure, a discovery that sheds light on mirror impulsive eating pathways in the human ...

Medical research created Feb 28, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Rewiring the serotonin system

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and the University of Houston has found a new way to influence the vital serotonin signaling system—possibly leading to more ...

Neuroscience created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows no evidence Mediterranean diet helps prevent cognitive decline

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from the Sorbonne in France have published the results of a study they carried out to determine if eating a Mediterranean diet helps prevent dementia as people age. They found, ...

Health created Jan 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Fast food linked to child asthma, study finds

Children who frequently eat fast food are far likelier to have severe asthma compared to counterparts who tuck into fruit, a large international study published on Monday said.

Inflammatory disorders created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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

Study: More plus-size models could change women's obsession with thin bodies

British women's obsession for thin bodies could potentially be changed if advertising showed more plus size models, suggests a preliminary study published today.

Health created Nov 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Could your relationship be contributing to your weight gain?

(Medical Xpress)—A University of Arizona study is looking at whether couples develop unhealthy eating and activity habits as a way of coping with relationship stress or bonding with their partner.

Health created Nov 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast