Scientists Discover 'Gourmand Syndrome'
Researchers have uncovered the "Gourmand syndrome": "eating passion associated with right anterior lesions." Next time someone accuses you of gluttony, simply play the "I have a neurological disorder" card. [via Bitten]
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7 Comments:
Yeeeeahh, that's the ticket!
Adam Kuban at 8:38PM on 01/20/09
Does that mean I can deduct a gluttonous trip to Paris from my healthcare reimbursement account? :)
edinat at 9:24PM on 01/20/09
@edinat: Unfortunately, they'll just start testing for gluttony and then you'll be uninsurable due to a pre-existing condition.
Adam Kuban at 9:35PM on 01/20/09
@Adam: Of course!
edinat at 9:37PM on 01/20/09
a more recent publication here
hmw0029 at 11:18PM on 01/20/09
Mmmmm--right anterior lesions!
Barry Foy at 11:22PM on 01/20/09
Finally... some scientific backup for my preoccupation with food! YAY! lol I wish there was access to the full article...
canaderican at 3:27AM on 01/24/09