Eating Disorders

Scientists discover brain neurons that record your meals and hunger cues

Researchers have identified 'meal memory' neurons that log what and when we eat, offering clues on how poor food memories disrupt hunger control and trigger overeating

Diwali 2025 guilt-free eating guide: How to relish festive treats mindfully

This Diwali, indulge without the guilt. Experts share simple food swaps, mindful eating tricks, and realistic ways to enjoy festive treats while keeping your health goals intact

Food addiction: Snacks could trigger the brain like drugs, study shows

Multiple studies have also found that suddenly ending a diet that's high in sugar can cause withdrawal, similar to when people quit opioids or nicotine

From guilt to healing: How to rebuild a healthy relationship with food

From binge eating cycles to restrictive diets, eating disorders affect both body and mind. Doctors share how you can spot the signs, seek help and rebuild a healthy relationship with food

Possible neural link between early life trauma and eating disorder: Study

Research has revealed how a pathway in thebrain that typically provides signals to stop eating may be altered by early life trauma

Intermittent fasting may provide health benefits: Study

Since many people around the world eat three meals plus snacks each day, they may not experience the switch, or the suggested benefits, say experts

Social media use linked to disordered eating behaviours in teens

Compared to teens without any social media accounts, boys and girls on social media were more likely to report disordered eating behaviours

Tailored treatments could help athletes with eating disorders, says study

An eating disorder in an athlete can remain hidden or invisible, and that is where it wreaks havoc

Childhood infections increase chances of eating disorder in girls: Study

The researchers recorded all prescriptions that were filled for antibiotics and other anti-infective medications, as well as hospitalisations for infection, through 2012