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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

Maternal diet sets up junk food addiction in babies, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—Research from the University of Adelaide suggests that mothers who eat junk food while pregnant have already programmed their babies to be addicted to a high fat, high sugar diet by the time they are weaned.

Health created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast