Middle age is a time when women are vulnerable to eating disorders

Doctors often miss the signs of eating disorders in middle-aged women due to cultural stereotypes around these illnesses.

Rebecca Lester, Professor of Anthropology, Washington University in St. Louis • conversation
March 12, 2025 ~10 min

Surgeon general’s call for warning labels on social media underscores concerns for teen mental health

A growing body of research points to links between social media use and mental health harms, but establishing clear cause and effect is difficult.

Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
June 21, 2024 ~10 min


Researchers pinpoint anorexia’s origins in the brain

The discovery of anorexia's origins in the brain was observed in mice, but the findings could lead to human drug treatments.

Mikayla Mace-Arizona • futurity
March 25, 2024 ~4 min

Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of products that necessitate caveats and caution

Although most Americans believe dietary supplements are safe, these products often make health claims that are unproven or downright false.

Katie Suleta, PhD Candidate in Medicine and Health, George Washington University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2024 ~10 min

Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products that necessitate caveats and caution

Although most Americans believe dietary supplements are safe, these products often make health claims that are unproven or downright false.

Katie Suleta, PhD Candidate in Medicine and Health, George Washington University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2024 ~10 min

Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm

Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.

April Smith, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences, Auburn University • conversation
Jan. 31, 2024 ~9 min

Do you eat with your eyes, your gut or your brain? A neuroscientist explains how to listen to your hunger during the holidays

You likely know that the sight and smell of food can trigger cravings. But internal cues from your gut and your brain play just as important a role in the decisions you make around food.

Alex Johnson, Associate Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience, Michigan State University • conversation
Dec. 20, 2023 ~8 min

Replacing frontline workers with AI can be a bad idea — here's why

Real-world examples suggest we need to be careful using AI for frontline work.

Mark Tsagas, Lecturer, Criminal Law, University of East London • conversation
Oct. 30, 2023 ~6 min


The 'Zoom effect' and the possible link between videochatting and appearance dissatisfaction

With our faces seemingly everywhere − from Zoom meetings to selfies − more people are developing anxieties about how they appear online.

Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Oct. 5, 2023 ~9 min

Experts raise alarm about weight loss drugs for kids

Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy pose serious risks to the health of children and adolescents, warn experts.

UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 29, 2023 ~9 min

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