• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 25th, 2015
One Too Many Steaks Might Make You Even Hungrier

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

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

Junk Food Rewires the Brain, Triggers an Increase in Appetite

High-fat foods literally transform the brain, study finds

Online Game Trains You to Resist Junk Food

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

Not Getting Enough Sleep Makes People Eat More, Study Finds

Sleep deprivation found to influence food choices

Blame Your Brain for Your Late-Night Snacking Habit

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

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

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

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

Severe Depression Correlates with Brain Inflammation

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

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

UK's Moby Dick Food Challenge Has 7,000 Calories

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

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

“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

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

High Intensity Workouts Curb Appetite, Australian Researchers Find

New study documents the effects of physical activity on appetite

Appetite for Food May Keep Drug Cravings in Check

Appetite for Food May Keep Drug Cravings in Check

The brain apparently cannot code for both at the same time

 
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