February 22, 2012 Wednesday 11:33 pm EST
New York Gastronauts enjoy a lamb-themed dinner at Yemeni restaurant Bab Al Yemen in Brooklyn in this October 12, 2011 handout picture released to Reuters.
Social Eaters and People Pleasers Struggle on Super Bowl Sunday
According to a new study from Case Western Reserve psychologist Julie Exline, overeating in social situations is particularly a problem for those prone to sociotropy, or “people-pleasing.”
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Dieters Beware: Pictures of Foods Increase Hunger Hormone
Looking at pictures of tasty foods increases a hormone that regulates eating behavior and physical processes involved in food metabolism and can heighten inaccurate perceptions of hunger, scientists said Thursday.
More Weight Loss with Gastric Bypass than with Banding
A new study suggests that gastric bypass surgery causes faster and longer-lasting weight loss than that of gastric banding.
Junk Food in Schools Doesn’t Cause Weight Gain in Children: Study
A new study suggests that, for middle school students, candy, soda, chips, and other junk food they can purchase at school has nothing to do with weight gain.
Muffin Makeover: Harvard Attacks Myth that 'Low Fat' Diet is Best
Researchers at Harvard University, along with food preparation experts are using muffins to make a point about what they say is the myth that when it comes to diets “low fat is best.”
Study Identifies Taste Buds for Fat
For the first time, researchers have discovered a human receptor for the taste of fat, and some people may be more sensitive to it.
Black Women, Women on Birth Control More Accurately Perceive Weight Gain
On average younger women commonly do not notice recent weight gain, but researchers found that accurate self-perception of weight gain seemed to be significantly influenced by race and contraceptive methods, according to a new study.
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