A groundbreaking study from Florida State University has uncovered the biological and behavioral consequences of weight loss that underlie binge eating in women with bulimia nervosa and related syndromes.

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Led by Pamela Keel, Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor in FSU’s Department of Psychology, the study reveals the roles of the hormones leptin and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) for understanding excessive food intake in binge eating among women.