Published in JAMA Network Open · View the paper (DOI)
A new study from Michigan State University found that taking hormone pills in the form of oral contraceptives increases binge eating, but not all women are at risk. The study tracked 422 women and found that emotional eating significantly increased when women were taking active versus inactive pills.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- New study: Birth control pills may increase binge eating Michigan State University · Jun 17, 2026 · first to report
- Study links birth control pills to more binge eating Texas A&M University · Jul 6, 2026