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Featured Psychology

·June 13, 2017·2 min read

Visual Retraining Program to Help People With Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A new study is aiming to help those with body dysmorphia disorder with the help of a unique visual retraining program.

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·May 30, 2017·5 min read

Prenatal Stress Predisposes Female Mice to Binge Eat

Stressed mother mice are more likely to produce offspring with binge eating habits later in life, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 3, 2017·3 min read

Seeking the Neurobiological Basis of Craving in Addiction and Binge Eating

Researchers outline how cravings may occur in the brain.

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Featured Genetics

·April 23, 2017·3 min read

Could Genetics Influence What We Like to Eat?

Findings could help empower people to enjoy and stick to optimal diets.

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·March 14, 2017·5 min read

Model of Anorexia Created Using Stem Cells

Findings suggest a strong genetic factor could predispose people to anorexia and other eating disorders.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 1, 2017·3 min read

Even After Treatment, Brains of Anorexia Patients Not Fully Recovered

A new study reports that, even after extensive treatment and weight gain, the brains of those with anorexia may remain altered, leaving them at additional risk of relapse.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 25, 2017·8 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation for Patients With Chronic Anorexia is Safe and May Improve Symptoms

A small study suggests deep brain stimulation may be beneficial for improving mood and reducing anxiety while helping to increase weight in those with anorexia.