Watch: What Happens When You Eat Too Much, as Explained by Science

Watch: What Happens When You Eat Too Much, as Explained by Science

Video explains what happens inside our bodies whenever we decide to eat a whole lot more than we should

Brain Circuit That Controls Overeating Pinned Down in Mice

Brain Circuit That Controls Overeating Pinned Down in Mice

Faults in this circuit foster unhealthy eating behaviors, researchers say

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 23rd, 2012
Seeing Snacks Influences Brain Activity

Seeing Snacks Influences Brain Activity

An increasing body mass index has approximately the same effect

Viewing Junk Food Boosts Reward Circuitry Activity in the Brain

Viewing Junk Food Boosts Reward Circuitry Activity in the Brain

This may help explain the rampant spread of obesity

Overeating and Drug Addiction Share Molecular Mechanisms

Overeating and Drug Addiction Share Molecular Mechanisms

This was recently revealed in detail for the first time

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 10th, 2009
The Link Between Overeating and Drug Abuse

The Link Between Overeating and Drug Abuse

Brain chemistry appears to be very similar