Serious eating disorder ARFID is highly heritable, according to new twin study
ARFID is strongly influenced by genetic factors, according to a twin study examining this relatively new type of eating disorder. ...
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Wolves eliminate deer on Alaskan Island then quickly shift to eating sea otters, research finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Wolves on an Alaskan island caused a deer population to plumet and switched to primarily eating sea ...
Body Dissatisfaction Can Lead to Eating Disorders at Any Age
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Jan 18, 2023)—Eating disorders are stereotypically associated with adolescents and young adults. Growing evidence, however, suggests that these ...
EWG study: Eating one freshwater fish equals a month of drinking ‘forever chemicals’ water
WASHINGTON – A new study by Environmental Working Group scientists finds that consumption of just a single serving of freshwater ...
Fish-hunting and eating behaviors confirmed in Japanese macaques
Upon further studying using film and sensor cameras, 14 documented cases show these macaques are fishing for sustenance, with an ...
How better planning, behavior regulation may lead to eating less fat
COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research suggests coaching overweight or obese pregnant women to improve their ability to plan and make ...
Education about genetic causes of eating behavior affects attitudes toward people with higher weight
Philadelphia, January 9, 2023 – Education about gene-by-environment interaction (G X E) causes of eating behaviors can have beneficial downstream ...
Eating almonds daily boosts exercise recovery molecule by 69% among ‘weekend warriors’
For those who exercise regularly, eating almonds each day might be the ideal new year’s resolution. A randomized controlled trial ...
Time-restricted eating reshapes gene expression throughout the body
LA JOLLA (January 3, 2023)— Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including increase in life span in ...
Eating viruses can power growth, reproduction of microorganism
Over a single day, in the placid waters of a single pond, a million virus particles might enter a single-celled ...
Understanding the “eating just one potato chip is impossible” gene
High-calorie foods—high in fat, oil, and sugar—can taste good but often cause overeating, leading to obesity and major health problems. ...
Are Americans eating enough whole grains? It depends on who you ask
A diet rich in whole grains, which are naturally high in fiber, is associated with lowering a person’s risk for ...
USC research reveals key differences in the brains of boys and girls with binge eating disorder
Conducting the first known comparison of the brains of boys and girls with binge eating disorder, a team of researchers ...
Analysis of electrolyte abnormalities in adolescents, adults and subsequent diagnosis of an eating disorder
About The Study: In this case-control study of individuals age 13 or older without a prior eating disorder diagnosis, researchers ...
Study finds dieters may overestimate the healthiness of their eating habits
DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2022 — In a small study, most adults seeking to lose weight overestimated the healthiness of their ...
Eating well and avoiding the news gave the best mental health outcomes during COVID
A healthy diet and avoiding the news helped prevent anxiety and depression during COVID, even better than interacting with friends, ...
Can eating omega-3 fatty acids in midlife help your brain?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 MINNEAPOLIS – An exploratory study suggests that people who ...
Time-restricted eating reduces cardiovascular health risks associated with shift work for firefighters
Shift work has been linked to a number of health problems, including higher rates of diabetes, heart attacks, and other ...
Combining time-restricted eating and HIIT improves health measures in women with obesity
Both time-restricted eating (TRE) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) have been shown to improve cardiometabolic health in people who are ...
Helping our heroes: Time-restricted eating improves health of firefighters
LA JOLLA (October 4, 2022)—Firefighters are the heroes of our society, protecting us around the clock. But those 24-hour shifts ...