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Could A Zap To The Brain Derail Destructive Impulses?

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Could A Zap To The Brain Derail Destructive Impulses?

December 18, 2017 • A brain implant already used to treat severe epilepsy might also help fend off impulses to abuse drugs or overeat before they happen, researchers say. But so far it's been tested mostly in mice.

This Scientist Is Trying To Unravel What Sugar Does To The Brain

A molecular biologist is studying how excess sugar might alter brain chemistry, leading to overeating and eventually, obesity. Veronica Grech/Ikon Images/Getty Images hide caption

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This Scientist Is Trying To Unravel What Sugar Does To The Brain

October 4, 2016 • Molecular biologist Monica Dus is studying fruit flies to understand how a high sugar diet affects the brain and leads to overeating and obesity. And she just won a big grant to dig deeper.

This Scientist Is Trying To Unravel What Sugar Does To The Brain

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75 Percent of Americans Say They Eat Healthy — Despite Evidence To The Contrary

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75 Percent of Americans Say They Eat Healthy — Despite Evidence To The Contrary

August 3, 2016 • A third of U.S. adults are obese, and 80 percent don't eat enough fruits, veggies and whole grains. Yet our poll with Truven Health Analytics suggests that as a nation, we eat with blinders on.

Sleep Munchies: Why It's Harder To Resist Snacks When We're Tired

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Sleep Munchies: Why It's Harder To Resist Snacks When We're Tired

March 2, 2016 • A new study finds that too little sleep boosts a signal in the body that may drive a stronger desire to eat. It's the latest evidence linking sleep deprivation to overeating and increased body weight.

Sleep Munchies: Why It's Harder To Resist Snacks When We're Tired

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A Cluttered Kitchen Can Nudge Us To Overeat, Study Finds

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A Cluttered Kitchen Can Nudge Us To Overeat, Study Finds

February 15, 2016 • Earlier research found that people in a messy work area were less likely to choose healthy snacks. Now a study hints that a cluttered kitchen might make those who feel out of control eat more sweets.

A Cluttered Kitchen Can Nudge Us To Overeat, Study Finds

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Surviving A Food Festival Without Getting A Tummy Ache

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Surviving A Food Festival Without Getting A Tummy Ache

June 19, 2012 • With the Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C. this week, and dozens of state fairs and festivals offering free samples of food on the summer horizon, we talked to an expert about how not to leave these events with a stomachache.