Food intake, which is a highly reinforcing behavior, provides nutrients required for survival in
all animals. However, when fat and sugar consumption goes beyond the daily needs, it can …

Nicotine usage by mothers throughout pregnancy has been observed to relate to numerous
deleterious effects in children, especially relating to obesity. Children who have prenatally …

Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS) encompasses many mental health disorders, including
a wide range of addictions and compulsive and impulsive behaviors. Described as an …

Background Obesity associated type 2 diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder; however,
the etiology of obesity associated type 2 diabetes mellitus remains largely unknown. There …

Background: Metabolic syndrome is widespread in patients with schizophrenia receiving
long-term antipsychotic therapy. Dopamine D2 receptors play an important role in mediating …

Highly palatable foods and substance of abuse have intersecting neurobiological, metabolic
and behavioral effects relevant for understanding vulnerability to conditions related to food …

The current addiction crisis has destroyed a multitude of lives, leaving millions of fatalities
worldwide in its wake. At the same time, various governmental agencies dedicated to …

Background This study was designed to explore relationship of perceived depression,
anxiety and stress (DAS) levels and hedonic hunger in adults. Methods A cross-sectional …

Background The relationship between adolescent obesity and eating disorders is an issue
that needs urgent attention. Screening for eating disorders is as important as dietary …

Introduction Exercise addiction is a phenomenon being able to affecting the athletic
performance. The gene, ANKK1 and the polymorphism NM_178510. 2: c. 2137G> A …