Background Food addiction may play a role in rising obesity rates in connection with
obesogenic environments and processed food availability, however the concept of food …

Depression is a major cause of morbidity and low quality of life among patients with
cardiovascular disease (CVD), and it is now considered as an independent risk factor for …

The concept of food addiction refers to addiction-like behaviours that develop in association
with the intake of highly palatable foods. Previous research indicates that a high proportion …

Background Ghrelin and leptin are both peptide hormones and act as opposing players in
the regulation of hunger, satiety and energy expenditure. Leptin reduces appetite and …

Mood disorders, including depressive and bipolar disorders, represent a multidimensional
and prevalent group of psychiatric illnesses characterized by disturbances in emotion …

G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) play an integral role in the neurobiology of psychiatric
disorders. Almost all neurotransmitters involved in psychiatric disorders act through GPCRs …

Abstract Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) involves changes in appetite and weight, with a
subset of individuals at an increased risk of weight gain. Pathways to weight gain may …

Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a significant cause of disability globally and
an emerging body of evidence suggests that dietary components, including flavonoids, may …

Purpose Weight regain after metabolic bariatric surgery is a common problem. Food
addiction is an eating disorder that can be one of the reasons for weight regain in these …

Antipsychotic-induced weight gain is the most prevalent somatic adverse event occurring in
patients treated by antipsychotics, especially atypical antipsychotics. It is of particular interest …