May 10, 2013 13:00 — 0 Comments

Deep Brain Stimulation: A Treatment for Binge Eating?

A study reported in the Journal of Neuroscience has found that deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a specific location of the brain appears to reduce caloric intake and incite weight loss in obese animal models. These findings may offer guidance for treating binge eating in humans who are unresponsive to other treatment methods. Click here to read the full story.

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