Why Some People Crave Food for Pleasure (Not Hunger)
Researchers used advanced computer analysis to understand why some women with extra weight struggle with food cravings driven by pleasure rather than actual …
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New Tool Helps Kidney Transplant Patients Eat Normally Again
After a kidney transplant, patients often struggle to transition from strict dietary rules to eating normally. Researchers tested a questionnaire called the …
Read MoreWeight Loss Program Helps Older Adults Feel Better About Themselves
A new study looked at how a 12-week weight loss program affected the way adults over 50 felt about their bodies and eating habits. Researchers found that …
Read MoreChildhood Trauma, Relationships, and Eating Habits: What's the Connection?
Researchers studied 681 Italian adults to understand why people who experienced trauma as children sometimes develop unusual eating patterns, like constantly …
Read MoreWhy Some Women Gain Weight Back After Weight Loss Surgery
Researchers talked to 20 Turkish women who had weight loss surgery but then gained back at least 10% of the weight they lost. The women shared their …
Read MoreWeight-Based Teasing Harms Kids' Health, Not Helps It
A new study of nearly 1,000 American kids aged 8-15 found that when young people try to lose weight because of teasing about their body size, it actually …
Read MoreHow Special Diets Help Kids With a Rare Fat-Processing Disorder
Some children are born with a rare condition called MCADD that makes it hard for their bodies to break down certain fats for energy. Doctors treat this with a …
Read MoreBad Sleep Linked to Unhealthy Eating Habits in New Study
Researchers studied over 27,000 UK adults to understand how sleep affects eating habits. They found that people who sleep poorly or don't get enough sleep tend …
Read MoreHow Eating Habits Affect Weight in Black Americans: What Research Shows
Researchers looked at how different eating behaviors might affect weight in Black American adults. They reviewed 31 studies to understand patterns like eating …
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