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Fasting for Lent Forces Hyenas to Change Diet
April 5, 2012 — Many Christians give up certain foods for Lent, however ecologists have discovered these changes in human diet have a dramatic impact on the diet of wild animals. In Ethiopia, members of the Orthodox ... > full story -
Eating Disorder Research
Eating Disorders
Pharmacology
Diet and Weight Loss
Personalized Medicine
Mental Health
Antipsychotic Drug May Be Helpful Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa
April 4, 2012 — Low doses of a commonly used atypical antipsychotic drug improved survival in a mouse model of anorexia nervosa, researchers have recently reported. The result offers promise for a common and ... > full story -
Eating Berries Benefits the Brain
March 7, 2012 — Strong scientific evidence exists that eating blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and other berry fruits has beneficial effects on the brain and may help prevent age-related memory loss and other ... > full story -
Eating Together? Simply a Matter of Adapting
February 2, 2012 — Women dining together finely tune their eating behavior to that of their dining partner. Rather than eating at their own pace, they tend to take bites at the same time as the person sitting across ... > full story -
School Obesity Programs May Promote Worrisome Eating Behaviors and Physical Activity in Kids
January 24, 2012 — A new report examines the possible association between school-based childhood obesity prevention programs and an increase in eating disorders among young children and adolescents. In a new poll, 30% ... > full story -
Would You Stop Eating out to Lose Weight?
January 10, 2012 — Going out to eat has become a major part of our culture. Frequently eating out and consuming high-calorie foods in large portions at restaurants can contribute to excess calorie intake and weight ... > full story -
Experts Urge BMI Method for Calculating Weight in Kids With Eating Disorders
January 4, 2012 — Researchers compared three common methods for calculating expected body weight of adolescents with eating disorders and found that the body mass index percentile method is recommended for clinical ... > full story -
Nutrition Research
Diet and Weight Loss
Dieting and Weight Control
Eating Disorders
Child Psychology
Nutrition
New Approach to Management of Overeating in Children
December 7, 2011 — Overeating, whether in children or adults, often takes place even in the absence of hunger, resulting in weight gain and obesity. Current methods to treat such overeating in youth focus on therapies ... > full story -
Eating Disorders
Mental Health
Educational Psychology
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Research Examines College Students' Knowledge About Eating Disorders
October 31, 2011 — They're the prime demographic for developing eating disorders, yet new research suggests that it could be difficult for college students to notice the warning signs of disordered ... > full story -
Do Deficits in Brain Cannabinoids Contribute to Eating Disorders?
October 31, 2011 — A new report suggests that deficits in endocannabinoid function may contribute to anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Endocannabinoids are substances made by the brain that affect brain function and ... > full story
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