Perception of Being Fat Harm Teens
A new German study discovers the quality of life of adolescents who think they are too fat is worse than for adolescents who really are obese.
The findings are the result ... Read more... »
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Obese Individuals Feel Discrimination
A new Australian study finds that obese people feel "a culture of blame" against them, which they say has been made worse by media reports about the health risks of obesity.
Researchers at Monash University in ... Read more... »
Hunger Hormone May Influence Depression and Anxiety
New research findings may explain why some people who are stressed or depressed overeat.
University of Texas Southwestern researchers discovered ghrelin, the so-called "hunger hormone" might help defend against symptoms of stress-induced depression and anxiety. ... Read more... »
Risk of Eating Disorders Varies By Gender
A new report suggests risk factors for binge eating and purging may vary between boys and girls and by age group in girls.
The research is found in the June issue of ... Read more... »
Teen Eating Problems and Anxiety
According to a new research study, the prevalence of eating problems among teenagers may be much larger than expected.
In the investigation, eighteen per cent of school children who took part ... Read more... »
Association Between Depression and Obesity
A new study indicates people who are obese may be more likely to become depressed, and people who are depressed may be more likely to become obese.
Researchers examined the correlational data ... Read more... »
Stress May Drive Obesity Epidemic
A new research study finds that some subjects consume calorie-rich foods at a significantly higher level when chronically exposed to a psychologically stressful environment.
The behavioral impact of stress and weight gain ... Read more... »
Programs to Reduce Eating Disorders and Obesity
New research suggests educating adolescents on ways to adopt a healthier lifestyle can provide significant dividends in adulthood.
Oregon Research Institute (ORI) scientists have developed interventions that help young women reduce the ... Read more... »
75 Percent of Women Have Disordered Eating
A new survey of American women between the ages of 25 and 45 suggest sixty five percent have behavioral issues regarding food intake and an additional 10 percent report symptoms consistent ... Read more... »
Teen ADHD Ups Risk for Eating Disorders
Adolescent girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder appear to possess a significant risk for developing eating disorders.
Researchers from the University of Virginia discovered teenage girls with ADHD frequently develop body-image dissatisfaction and may go through ... Read more... »
