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- Weight stigma predicts emotional distress and binge eating during COVID-19 September 10, 2020New research shows that young adults who experienced weight stigma before the pandemic have higher levels of depressive symptoms, stress, eating as a coping strategy, and are more likely to binge-eat during COVID-19 compared to those who haven't experienced weight stigma.
- People with anorexia and body dysmorphic disorder show brain similarities, differences September 8, 2020A new study shows partially overlapping patterns of brain function in people with anorexia nervosa and those with body dysmorphic disorder, a related psychiatric condition characterized by misperception that particular physical characteristics are defective.
- Offspring of mice fed imbalanced diets shown to be neurologically 'programmed' for obesity September 4, 2020Pregnant mice fed diets high in omega-6 fats and low in omega-3 fats are shown in a new study to produce offspring whose brains had a higher level of dopamine-producing neurons -- the neurological reward system. These mice went on to chase hyper-caloric diets, suggesting that the fats in a pregnant mother's diet may control […]
- Research shows how a diet change might help US veterans with Gulf War illness August 31, 2020A new study shows the results from a dietary intervention in U.S. veterans suffering from Gulf War Illness, a neurological disorder in veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War from 1990 to 1991.
- Spouses shed more pounds together than alone August 27, 2020Weight loss is most successful in heart attack survivors when partners join in the effort to diet, according to new research.
- Anorexia may stunt young women's growth August 20, 2020Girls with anorexia nervosa can have stunted growth and may not reach their full height potential, according to a new study.
- Opioid use can trigger deafness August 17, 2020Opioid receptors in the inner ear can cause partial or full hearing loss, according to new research.
- This online calculator can predict your stroke risk August 14, 2020Doctors can predict patients' stroke risk by using an online tool that measures the severity of their metabolic syndrome, a conglomeration of conditions that includes high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels and excess body fat.
- Nutrition labelling is improving nation's diet August 12, 2020Households eat more healthily when retailers display clear nutritional information on own-brand food products, say researchers.
- Experts urge evaluation of diet at routine check-ups August 7, 2020Unhealthy dietary patterns are a leading cause of heart disease and stroke as well as other chronic diseases. Clinician-delivered diet counseling can improve diet behaviors and heart disease risk factors. Quick, simple dietary assessment tools can be a part of routine office visits and integrated into electronic health records for follow-up.