Biologists at UC San Diego have identified the molecular mechanisms triggered by starvation in fruit flies that enhance the nervous... Read More
Study reveals possible gender-specific influence of overeating on the brain. Being overweight is accompanied by changes in brain structure and... Read More
Electrical brain stimulation targeting the “dysregulated reward circuitry” could make deep brain stimulation a new option for the difficult-to-treat problem of obesity. Read More
The absence of a specific type of neuron in the brain can lead to obesity and diabetes in mice report researchers. The outcome, however, depends on the type of diet that the animals are fed. Read More
New research sheds light on why images of enticing food affect us less when we are full. Read More
Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Patients with Chronic, Treatment Resistant Anorexia Nervosa
Researchers observe weight gain and improved mental state in some patients with chronic anorexia nervosa as a result of deep brain stimulation. Read More
New research suggests brain circuits which control obsessive compulsive behavior are intertwined with circuits which control food intake and body weight. The findings could have implications for treating obsessive compulsive disorder. Read More
Researchers have pinpointed the precise cellular connections responsible for triggering overeating. Read More
Researchers have identified two gene mutations associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders. Read More
A new study reports people affected by substance abuse, eating disorders and OCD share a common pattern of decision making and similarities in brain structure. Read More
Researchers report gut bacteria could play a vital role in anorexia nervosa. Read More
A new study reports when people with anorexia decide what to eat, they engage the dorsal striatum, an area of the brain associated with habitual behavior. Read More
