# Birth Control May Link to Emotional Eating

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Podcast: [San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-antonio-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463311)
Published: 2026-06-28T19:42:36+00:00
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## Resource

New research reveals birth control pills may trigger emotional eating in some women—those on active hormone pills reported eating more when feeling down, compared to placebo pills. The study tracked over 400 women daily for seven weeks, spotting similar patterns in those with binge eating tendencies. While not proving causation, the findings align with prior research linking hormones like estrogen and progesterone to appetite. Scientists now urge deeper investigation into who’s most affected, whether other hormonal methods show the same effect, and the biological mechanisms at play—since this study only examined one pill type without measuring hormone levels directly. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3d9671b72c8bd6fe

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