Overeating may be something scientists can control by manipulating a certain area of the brain, according to a new study. Research from Harvard Medical School and Edinburgh University found that targeting a brain circuit called the melanoncortin 4 receptor-regulated (MC4R) with weight loss drugs resulted in less hunger in lab mice. The animals who had …
While being bullied has long been associated with eating disorders, new research suggests bullies themselves are at risk for behaviors like binge eating or bulimia. Researchers from Duke Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine studied 1,420 children who were divided into four categories: children who were not involved in bullying, victims …
If you are a woman and thinking about having a baby, there may be nothing more heartbreaking than learning you aren’t pregnant after spending considerable time trying to conceive. Whether you have been actively trying to conceive for a few months or a few years, each negative pregnancy test can strike up a wide range …
According to a new research study from the University of South Hampton and the Solent NHS Trust, women who experience financial hardship during college may be at an increased risk of developing an eating disorder. The study also found having unhealthy attitudes towards food and eating was a predictor for short-term financial difficulties for female …
Though most eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are associated with teens and young adults, researchers warn parents that children as young as 8 years old can have hidden psychological issues. The team adds that restrictive eating patterns could emerge before a child reaches adolescence. The Study Researchers from the University of Montreal in Canada …
Studies on Facebook use often link the social media platform to negative body image or unhealthy habits. But new research suggests that young women who are invested in Facebook – and who have lots of Facebook friends – are actually less likely to struggle with risky dieting behaviors than their peers. The study, from the …
Yielding to pressure from the public, Facebook has removed the “fat” emoji that was listed as an “I’m feeling” option for status updates. Ohio State University student Catherine Weingarten first started the protest against the fat emoji when she saw the chubby-cheeked icon appear on her friend’s Facebook status. “As someone who has struggled with …
When it comes to college students, basic survival concerns that have to do with food and money may be intricately linked, according to new research from the University of Southhampton. The study, which included over 400 undergraduate students from various U.K. universities, found that females especially are more likely to suffer from an eating disorder …
Instagram users can no longer search for photos using the hashtag “curvy.” A company spokesperson confirmed to Mashable that #curvy has been blocked because it violates community guidelines: I can confirm that we did block the hashtag #curvy. It was being used to share content that violates our guidelines around nudity. Please note that the …
A study done by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine discovered the more often a person logs into social media and the more time spent throughout the week trolling social media feeds, the greater the risk of a young adult developing eating and body image concerns. The Study Age, race, income and gender did …
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