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New study finds a missing link in how the brain regulates appetite
Pregnancy, Fatty Acids, and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS): One Substrate Story Behind Two Epidemics
Early healthy eating shapes lifelong brain health, new research shows
Ultraprocessed foods show addictionlike patterns comparable to tobacco, researchers say
New treatment offers hope for young eating disorder patients
Early childhood patterns of picky eating can ripple through development for some
Parent-focused programs fail to prevent obesity in toddlers, analysis finds
Gut microbiota play pivotal role in disordered eating tied to repeated dieting, researchers find
As many as half of people with anorexia also have autism
Ultra-processed foods and calories: more evidence!
Junk Food Diet Causes 12-Year-Old Boy to Go Permanently Blind
Ultra-processed foods: Why public health warnings could backfire
Research suggests myelin fatty acid metabolism could serve as an energy reserve for the central nervous system
Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders. Here’s why – and how this affects their treatment
Medical school isn't teaching doctors much about nutrition, according to researchers
Consistent evidence links ultra-processed food to over 30 damaging health outcomes - including mental ill-health and sleep problems
Could ultra-processed foods be the new 'silent' killer?
How obesity dismantles our mitochondria: Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction
Evidence shows risks associated with energy drinks in children
Why Your Brain Hates Junk Food
Scientists discover potential brain link between stress and emotional eating
Taste depends on nature and nurture. Here are 7 ways you can learn to enjoy foods you don't like
Hunger hormones impact decision-making brain area to drive behaviour, study finds
Time to inform the public about the adverse effects of ultra-processed foods, researchers say
Research identifies four eating behaviour patterns in children
International team of scientists says identifying some foods as addictive could shift attitudes, stimulate research
Obesity and Mental Health: A Surprisingly Strong Connection
Full-fat or low-fat cheese and milk? A dietitian on which is better
Government announces further delay to introduction of junk food BOGOFs
Can we train our taste buds for health? A neuroscientist explains how genes and diet shape taste
How Obesity Is Linked to Our Brain and Gut Activity
Obesity impairs the brain's response to nutrients, suggests study
A student's poor eating habits can lead to a lifetime of illness, says researcher
British doctor pioneers low-carb diet as 'cure' for obesity and type 2 diabetes
Five ways to please picky eaters
Sweets change our brain: Why we can't keep our hands off chocolate
More evidence that sugary drinks cause weight gain
Disordered eating impacts one in five youth worldwide
Adults' interactions at mealtimes influence children's future relationships with food
Adult 'picky eaters' recall helpful parent feeding strategies
FAB Research Webinar - Nutrition for ADHD and Neurodiverse Minds
ADHD: why it can make it harder to keep eating habits in check – and what you can do about it
Decoding a direct dialog between the gut microbiota and the brain
Pre-school children's emotional eating partly shaped by innate food drive, research shows
Diet can support the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders
Why children may be off their food after COVID
How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?
Foods high in added fats and refined carbs are like cigarettes – addictive and unhealthy
Gut microbiota differences seen in people with autism may be due to dietary preferences
Gut bacteria don't cause autism. Autistic kids' microbiome differences are due to picky eating