Could a Sleep Disorder Drug Treat Food Addiction?
Now that the holidays are over, most of us are probably seeing the after effects of huge holiday meals and sugar cookies. Those with food addictions have it the hardest during the holiday season with temptation at an all-time high. There is some hope, though. A sleep disorder pill could turn everything around for the . . . . Continue Reading
Antidepressant Use More Than Doubles After Weight-Loss Surgery
A recent Danish study found that gastric bypass patients’ prescription drug use decreased after surgery. However, the use of psychiatric drugs like antidepressants more than doubled. Why could this be? Researchers studied over 9,000 Danish patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, currently the most common weight-loss surgery used today. They examined the prescription drug . . . . Continue Reading
Fast Food Affects More Than Just Your Waistline
Fast Food Affects More Than Just Your Waistline You might have seen a post shared on Facebook that McDonald’s is getting rid of their famous Big Mac, as well as other popular menu items like their apple pie and even the ability to ‘super-size’ your meal. While it’s true that this billion-dollar fast food staple . . . . Continue Reading
Food Engineering for Snack Addicts
Craving, it doesn’t just happen to food addicts. Almost everyone experiences the impulse to seek out and consume a favorite snack food. The big food companies have done the research necessary to keep you coming back for the next snack. Thanks to an army of chemists, physicists and even neuroscientists, all working to make sure you . . . . Continue Reading