Binge Eating Disorder

Combined CBT and Drug Therapy Reduced Binge Eating Episodes  in Patients with Obesity by 96%
Researchers have reported a 12-week clinical test of a combination therapy that greatly reduced episodes of binge eating in people with binge-eating disorder (BED) and co-existing obesity. Read More
Binge Eating Disorder, Often Untreated, Typically Persists for Years, With Infrequent Remissions, Study Finds
Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most prevalent eating disorder among Americans, affecting an estimated 1% to 3% of individuals. The disorder is characterized by loss of control over eating. The… Read More
A Food-Seeking Circuit in the Brain That Can Override Hunger or “Fullness” Signals May Shed Light on Eating Disorders
Research that was initially focused on fear, anxiety, and defensive behaviors has resulted in a series of unexpected discoveries that have shed new light on eating behaviors, and, possibly, on eating… Read More
Alterations in Inhibitory Control After Eating Are Seen in Women with History of Bulimia Nervosa
Researchers investigating the brain mechanisms underlying bulimia nervosa have reported new results, which, if replicated, could have implications for the way this eating disorder is treated. Read More
Impaired Updating of Beliefs May Help Sustain Harmful Behaviors in Bulimia Nervosa
A research team has reported insights based on behavioral tests and mathematical modeling that may help explain some of the cognitive mechanisms that go awry in bulimia nervosa (BN). Read More