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Sugar 'not addictive' says Edinburgh University study
Posted in Medicine on 9th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
People can become addicted to eating for its own sake but not to consuming specific foods such as those high in sugar or fat, new research suggests.
Artificial sweeteners may lead to potential increased caloric consumption later
Posted in Medicine on 6th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
New psychological research provides clues as to why consuming such drinks can actually lead to weight gain.
Brain 'can be trained to prefer healthy food'
Posted in Featured, Science on 3rd Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
The brain can be trained to prefer healthy food over unhealthy high-calorie foods, using a diet which does not leave people hungry, suggests a study from the US.
Health leaders call for emergency taskforce on obesity
Posted in Medicine on 1st Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
"An entire generation is being destroyed by a diet of junk food and sugary drinks".
Junk Food Diet Keeps Rats from Seeking Out New Foods
Posted in Science on 30th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
Junk food may trap people in a cycle of unhealthy eating by making them less likely to try new foods and more likely to respond to cues for junk food in the future.