A research team that included six BBRF grantees has published results of experiments that identify a brain circuit and specific cell types whose actions link our past experiences with how much we eat.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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