- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 25th, 2015
One Too Many Steaks Might Make You Even Hungrier
Study finds evidence red meat can increase appetite
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 25th, 2015
Faulty Brain Chemistry Might Explain Why Some Overeat
Scientists identify hormone that controls appetite
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 8th, 2015
Junk Food Rewires the Brain, Triggers an Increase in Appetite
High-fat foods literally transform the brain, study finds
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 27th, 2015
Online Game Trains You to Resist Junk Food
The game is designed to help people lose weight
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 2nd, 2015
Not Getting Enough Sleep Makes People Eat More, Study Finds
Sleep deprivation found to influence food choices
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 6th, 2015
Blame Your Brain for Your Late-Night Snacking Habit
Researchers believe to have finally figured out why people tend to eat more at night than they usually do during daytime
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 6th, 2015
Cholesterol Drug Found to Mimic the Effects of Marijuana, Sort Of
Study reveals the common cholesterol drug fenofibrate might help treat nausea, pain, even neurological conditions
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 6th, 2015
Nasal Spray Cuts Appetite for Fatty Foods, Could Help Fight Obesity
In a series of experiments, the spray was shown to reduce caloric intake in both normal weight and overweight men
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 28th, 2015
Their Own Skin Cells Could One Day Help People Lose Weight
Researchers claim to have successfully converted adult human skin cells into neurons that control appetite
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 29th, 2015
Severe Depression Correlates with Brain Inflammation
In light of this find, scientists say that it might be possible to treat depression by tackling inflammatory responses
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 4th, 2014
Genetically Engineered Mice Don't Gain Weight Despite Being Fed a High-Fat Diet
Researchers expect these mice will help treat obesity and diabetes in human patients
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Alexandra Botezatu
- January 16th, 2014
UK's Moby Dick Food Challenge Has 7,000 Calories
The gigantic meal stands 16 inches (40.6 cm) tall and weighs 1.25 lbs (0.56 kg)
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 29th, 2013
Soft Drinks Curb Appetite in the Case of Obese Women, Study Finds
Researchers say this suggests sugar does not necessarily lead to weight gain
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 28th, 2013
“Hungry Gene” Increases Appetite, Slows the Metabolism
Researchers say people who carry mutations of this gene are more likely to be obese
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 4th, 2013
Instagram Can Help People Lose Weight, Researchers Say
Constantly taking and looking at picture of food curbs appetite, evidence suggests
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 5th, 2013
High Intensity Workouts Curb Appetite, Australian Researchers Find
New study documents the effects of physical activity on appetite
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 26th, 2012
Appetite for Food May Keep Drug Cravings in Check
The brain apparently cannot code for both at the same time