Food, Nutrition, and Mental Health
Michael T. Compton M.D. M.P.H.
December 22, 2025Featuring events, news, books, and more related to Nutritional Psychology
A recent study in JAMA Psychiatry has raised concerns that GLP-1 medications may be misused by people with eating disorders.
New DDW data shows how nighttime eating multiplies the impact of chronic stress, reducing microbial diversity.
Advanced synthetic gut models offer a new roadmap for personalized nutrition and targeted microbiome-based therapeutics.
Exposure to momentary spiritual symbols alters how the brain evaluates highly indulgent foods, reducing immediate self-control.
Blinded trials reveal that regular coffee intake decreases perceived depression and impulsivity regardless of caffeine content.
Gold-standard testing confirms that the human biological clock independently controls post-meal caloric expenditure.
New data reveals how psychological distress alters brain reward pathways to trigger uncontrollable cravings for high-fat foods.
Emerging data reveals that high intake of industrially processed foods compromises short-term memory performance in young adults.
Academic researchers integrate biochemical and lifestyle factors into clinical training to address rising youth anxiety.
Kimberley Wilson looks at the food and drink that can have a surprisingly positive effect on improving our memory, and those that can do it harm.
Explore the groundbreaking discovery that links obesity to the risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders.
You are what you eat takes on new meaning when you add mental health into the mix. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.
New research unveils the potential impact of ultra-processed foods on mental health.
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.
Studies show that hyperpalatable foods can highjack areas in the brain leading to food addiction.
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