Eating disorders represent one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions affecting millions of people across all demographics. While many assume these complex conditions stem from simple ...
Researchers have identified many different causes for eating disorders, ranging from genetic risk factors to the culture a person grows up in. However, no single factor causes all eating disorders.
Better screening for eating disorders is needed, says Lisa Ranzenhofer, assistant professor of psychiatry in the Jacobs ...
These abnormal eating habits can have serious implications for an individual's physical and emotional well-being. Here are five types of eating disorders, their causes, symptoms, and available ...
The question, “What causes and cures eating disorders” has been replaced in the last decade or so by, "What are the variables that contribute to the development of eating disorders and what does ...
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Eating disorders in midlife are on the rise - is menopause the cause? 3 women share their stories
Up to 3.4 million people in the UK are affected by eating disorders, but while we keep a watchful eye on our teens (with the assumption that adolescents are most vulnerable), it's not always so. It's ...
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Eating disorders in boys can be overlooked, here's what to watch for
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Scientists have taken a step closer to finding a drug for the difficult-to-treat eating disorder anorexia. In experiments with mice, the researchers showed that increasing levels of a peptide ...
Anorexia might be caused by lack of a specific brain chemical Mice with a deficit in acetycholine appear to have anorexia-like symptoms A drug to boost acetylcholine reduced anorexia symptoms in both ...
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