Hunger : Science World Report

Feb 16, 2017 03:34 AM EST

Teenage Boys Are More Likely To Go Hungry Next To Their Parents In Low-Income Families (Video)

Teens are next to sacrifice after their parents. Food is given to their younger siblings.

May 23, 2016 06:40 AM EDT

When You Lack Sleep, You Can't Resist Chips, Candies, Cookies -- Here's Why

Lack of sleep has always been linked to poor diet, weight gain and overeating.

Jan 02, 2016 05:32 PM EST

Infant App Can Tell Why Your Baby's Crying

A new app developed by researchers at the National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin can help parents get a bit closer to knowing what their baby is fussing over.

Dec 15, 2015 06:31 PM EST

Hunger Hormone 'Ghrelin' Is Boosted By Restricted Meal Times

The "hunger hormone" ghrelin helps rats with restricted feeding schedules learn to eat more, according to a recent study.

Aug 21, 2015 06:03 PM EDT

'On-The-Go' Eating Increases Obesity Risk, Study Shows

Walking and eating doesn't necessarily sound like a bad thing, right? Maybe not the most comfortable meal but nothing negative.

Aug 02, 2015 11:03 PM EDT

Obesity: Spinach Extract May Reduce Hunger and Cravings

Spinach extract may actually reduce both hunger and cravings.

Jul 31, 2015 06:54 PM EDT

Starvation Impacts are Passed Down for Generations

The effects of starvation could be handed down for generations. Scientists have found that starvation early in life can alter an organism for generations to come.

May 21, 2015 11:04 PM EDT

Soy Protein Snacks Help Satisfy Teens During The Day

New findings published in the Journal of Nutrition reveal that afternoon snacks high in soy protein may help satisfy hunger and reduce the risk of future unhealthy habits in teens.

Apr 03, 2015 08:29 AM EDT

Being Born During a Famine May Cause Health Problems for Baboons in Later Life

Baboons that are born in lean times may actually be more vulnerable to food shortages later in life.

Feb 07, 2014 01:01 PM EST

Humans Eat Because of Hunger, Not for Nutritional Nourishment

Although the main function of eating is to fulfill our nutritional needs, a study conducted by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston has found that mere hunger is the real reason humans seek food.

Dec 30, 2013 09:19 AM EST

Obesity Can be a Socially Transmitted Disease: Social Norms Influence Food Choices

Can obesity be a socially transmitted disease? In some cases, it might be. Scientists have found that social norms influence food choices. This, in turn, can influence whether or not a person tends toward obesity or not.

Dec 30, 2013 08:03 AM EST

Eat Quickly or Slowly? One Method to Reduce Hunger

Should you eat quickly or slowly? As obesity rates rise in the United States, more and more people are trying to find out ways to keep off the pounds. Now, scientists have found that eating quickly may impair our relationship between our sensory signals and processes that regulate exactly how much w...