Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis function fundamentally affects the physiology of
eating. We review sex differences in the physiological and pathophysiological controls of …

The inverse relationships between socioeconomic status (SES) and unhealthy behaviors
such as tobacco use, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition have been well demonstrated …

Abstract Background The Internet Gaming Disorder Scale (IGDS) is a widely used measure
of video game addiction, a pathology affecting a small percentage of all people who play …

Background The etiology of eating concerns is multifactorial, and exposure to media
messages is considered to be a contributor. Although traditional media, such as television …

Although overweight and obesity are widespread across most of the developed world, a
considerable body of research has now accumulated, which suggests that adiposity often …

A large body of epidemiologic data show that diet quality follows a socioeconomic gradient.
Whereas higher-quality diets are associated with greater affluence, energy-dense diets that …

Background Epidemiologic data suggest an association between obesity and depression,
but findings vary across studies and suggest a stronger relationship in women than men …

Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body
shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment …

Objective: Limited data are available on the prevalence and patterns of body weight
discrimination from representative samples. This study examined experiences of …

This paper discusses the critical period of adolescence and its potential role in the
development and persistence of obesity. The adolescent years are characteristic of changes …