The 16p11. 2 BP4 and BP5 region, is a recurrent∼ 600 kb copy number variant (CNV), and
deletions are one of the most frequent etiologies of neurodevelopmental disorders and …

Background Binge eating is a marker of weight gain and obesity, and a hallmark feature of
eating disorders. Yet its component constructs–overeating and loss of control (LOC) while …

A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of the Year A Guardian “Best Book about Ideas” of the
Year No one likes to be bored. Two leading psychologists explain what causes boredom …

Eating disorders (ED) including anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge
eating disorder (BED) affect up to 5% of the population in Western countries. Risk factors for …

Eating in the absence of hunger (EAH) has been extensively studied over the past two
decades and has been associated with excess body weight and the development of obesity …

Recurrent genomic rearrangements at 16p11. 2 BP4-5 represent one of the most common
causes of genomic disorders. Originally associated with increased risk for autism spectrum …

Eating in the absence of hunger (EAH) is under-explored in adults with obesity. In this study,
50 adults with obesity recorded eating episodes and theoretically-relevant environmental …

Background: The 600 kb BP4-BP5 copy number variants (CNVs) at the 16p11. 2 locus have
been associated with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions including autism spectrum …

Objectives To assess if eating in the absence of hunger (EAH) extends to healthier snacks
and examine the relationship between the home food environment and EAH in children with …

The 16p11. 2 recurrent deletion phenotype is characterized by motor speech disorder,
language disorder, motor coordination difficulties, psychiatric conditions, and autistic …