Compulsive eaters may have a specific type of bacteria in their gut, research has found. These bacteria—known as Proteobacteria—were found in large numbers in the guts of humans and mice with food ...

One of the early conversations I have with people trying to change addictions and compulsive behaviors is, “What pushes your buttons?” Many times, with an expression of frustration and loss, the ...

Oxford scientists propose that psychedelics could rewire brain circuits behind compulsive eating, offering a bold new strategy to treat obesity, if future trials confirm their potential. Review: The ...

When people think of dementia, memory loss is usually the first symptom that comes to mind. However, growing evidence shows that subtle everyday behaviors—like how you eat—can sometimes signal ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Disordered eating and food addiction are rarely about food alone. A comprehensive treatment approach to ...

Many people have felt the sudden and uncontrollable urge to eat a certain food. These urges --known as cravings-- are very common, especially during pregnancy. During this time, the mother's body ...

Emotional triggers, such as stress, guilt, and loneliness, or environmental triggers, such as grocery shopping, media, and dieting, can cause binge eating episodes in individuals with binge eating ...