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Study challenges decades-old treatment guidelines for anorexia
Adolescents hospitalized with anorexia nervosa who receive treatment based on current recommendations for refeeding fail...
Anorexia nervosa study finds inner conflicts over the ‘real’ self
People with anorexia nervosa struggle with questions about their real, or “authentic,” self – whether their...
Deficits in brain cannabinoids may contribute to eating disorders
A new report in Biological Psychiatrysuggests that deficits in endocannabinoid function may contribute to anorexia nervosa...
Study shows why underrepresented men should be included in binge eating research
Binge eating is a disorder which affects both men and women, yet men remain underrepresented in research. A new study published...
Disordered eating combined with heavy drinking common among college students
It is well known that eating disorders are common among teens and college students. Heavy alcohol consumption is another...
Fat-stigma study: Mass media messages appear to trump opinions of family, close friends
Women harbor a fat-stigma even though their family and closest friends may not judge them as “fat,” according...
Eating disorders associated with negative attitudes to pregnancy
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are associated with fertility problems and negative attitudes to pregnancy,...
Satisfaction in body appearance differs in older men and women
When it comes to satisfaction with body function and body appearance, older men and women have different opinions, although...
‘Love your body’ to lose weight
Almost a quarter of men and women in England and over a third of adults in America are obese. Obesity increases the risk...
How much weight can psychological treatment produce in anorexia nervosa?
A meta-analysis of studies that involved psychological treatment of anorexia nervosa has produced interesting results that...
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