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Psychiatry

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the causation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and behavioral disorders. Psychiatry addresses conditions such as…

Paracellular diffusion

Paracellular diffusion involves several ions or molecules passing through the specialized tight junctions between the epithelium cells in the gut layer (Riechmann, 2021),.

Palatability

A term used in research generally refers to certain foods’ highly stimulating properties (namely fat, sugar, and salt).

Non-Essential Amino Acids

Non-essential amino acids are a group of amino acids that the human body can synthesize internally, so they do not need to be obtained…

Non-Digestible Carbohydrates (NDCs)

Non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs), or dietary fiber, are long chains of sugar molecules too large to be broken down and absorbed in the small intestine…

Noise Pollution

Noise pollution is the presence of unwanted or disturbing sounds that can have adverse effects on human health and well-being. It often stems from…

Ultra-Processed Foods Delay Satiety, Increase Food Intake and Weight Gain

Negative Emotions Cause Stronger Appetite Responses in Emotional Eaters

Why We Engage in Emotional Eating

Food Texture’s Influence on ‘Feeling Fuller Longer’

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Experiences of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Linked to Nutritional Health

Changing a Child’s Diet Might Help Prevent Mental Illness