Abstract Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by
the severe acute new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Devastating social, economic, and …

Background There is a global obesity crisis, particularly among women and disadvantaged
populations. Early-life intervention to prevent childhood obesity is a priority for public health …

Classic theories of stress and health are largely based on assumptions regarding how
different psychosocial stressors influence biological processes that, in turn, affect human …

Background Food insecurity is a global leading public health challenge that affects not only
develo** countries but also developed countries, including the United States. About 50 …

Abstract Purpose of Review Food insecurity is the lack of sufficient food in quantity and/or
quality. Psychological distress includes mental health issues such as depression and …

The over-purchasing and hoarding of necessities is a common response to crises,
especially in developed economies where there is normally an expectation of plentiful …

Measuring Behaviour is the established go-to text for anyone interested in scientific methods
for studying the behaviour of animals or humans. It is widely used by students, teachers and …

Abstract Purpose of Review To introduce and provide evidence for the new Syndemic of
COVID-19, Obesity, and Food Insecurity and propose strategies for mitigating its impact …

Evolutionary biology provides a crucial foundation for medicine and behavioral science that
has been missing from psychiatry. Its absence helps to explain slow progress; its advent …

Food insecurity, defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy
life, is a major public health concern with 11.8% of US households (15.0 million) estimated …