Media Summary: As Americans grapple with ever-increasing waistlines, science is looking at the biology behind the compulsion to eat. See how "exercise in a pill" could one day help the elderly and the bedridden. For more visit Could food scientists help us enjoy our food more — without packing on the pounds?

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As Americans grapple with ever-increasing waistlines, science is looking at the biology behind the compulsion to eat.

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See how "exercise in a pill" could one day help the elderly and the bedridden. For more visit

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Listening to Your Gut | NOVA scienceNOW

Listening to Your Gut | NOVA scienceNOW

Could food scientists help us enjoy our food more — without packing on the pounds?

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How does sleep affect a surgeon's learning and performance?

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