Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise Against Binge Eating Disorder

• Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
• August 30, 2022
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Electrically stimulating the brain's "reward" circuity may hold promise as a treatment for binge eating disorder, a small pilot study suggests.

Don't Let Heartburn Ruin Your Holiday Feast

• December 18, 2021
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Like Mr. Grinch, heartburn can crush your holiday, but there are easy ways to prevent it.

"Heartburn is caused by acidic stomach content moving into the esophagus, or gullet, which is much less resistant to acid," said Dr. James East, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic ...

Kids Piled on Extra Pounds During Pandemic

• Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
• August 31, 2021
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New research confirms the pandemic has not been good for the waistlines of children.

During lockdowns, American kids gained more weight than before the pandemic, and the number who became obese also increased, researchers report.

"This increased weight gain occurre...