Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Feeding and Eating Disorders

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Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to disordered eating behavior

Emotional eating and uncontrolled eating are more common in middle-aged women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In particular, psychological distress increased the long-term risk of disordered eating behavior. ...

Eyes on the fries: How vision creates a food trend

Research at the University of Sydney has revealed that we don't judge food simply on its merits but are influenced by what we have seen beforehand, a cascading phenomenon known as "serial dependence."

Study shows the brain divides a meal into different phases

The process of food intake appears to be organized at the cellular level like a relay race: during eating, the baton is passed between different teams of neurons until we have consumed the appropriate amount of energy. This ...

Beware of toxic TikTok #fitspo videos, say researchers

As the Australian government considers banning social media for children, Flinders University researchers warn that TikTok "fitspiration" videos reinforce harmful gendered body ideals and often propagate bogus health information.

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