Topic: Binge Eating

Dr. Marc Siegel appears on Fox News to discuss the potential psychological benefits of Ozempic and Wegovy. He cites a South Korean study suggesting the drugs stabilize neurons and decrease dopamine surges associated with addictive eating. The discussion explores how these medications might treat anxiety and depression by altering brain hormones.

The release of the DSM-5 introduces several new psychiatric diagnoses, including Hoarding Disorder, Binge Eating Disorder, and Skin Picking Disorder (excoriation). The manual, often used by the pharmaceutical industry, reclassifies these behaviors as standalone conditions requiring specific medical treatments.