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Anorexia Can Hit Boys and Men, Too
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2024
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Anorexia isn't solely a disease that strikes women and girls, Canadian experts say, so they want to raise awareness that the illness can also be serious for boys and men.
"Early identification and prompt treatment are essential," wrote a team led by
Could 'Early Birds' Be at Higher Risk for Anorexia?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 4, 2024
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People who are early risers appear to be at greater risk of developing anorexia, a new study claims.
This differs from other disorders like depression, binge eating and schizophrenia, all of which appear to be associated with folks being “night owls,” the researchers...
Teens With Epilepsy Face Higher Odds for Eating Disorders
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2023
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Teenagers with epilepsy are more likely to have an eating disorder than those not suffering from the brain disease, a new study shows.
About 8.4% of children ages 10 to 19 treated at a Boston epilepsy clinic had eating disorders, three times the national average of 2.7% ...
Could 'Float Therapy' Help Ease Anorexia?
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2023
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Float therapy, where a patient is suspended in a pool of warm, salty water in a soundproof room, could help ease some aspects of anorexia nervosa, a small new study found.
“The idea is that women with anorexia have dysfunctional interoceptive abilities [sensing intern...
Psilocybin May Help Some Who Battle Anorexia
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2023
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One dose of the hallucinogenic ingredient in "magic mushrooms" may help some people with anorexia move past their preoccupation with body image, an early study suggests.
The study, of just 10 women with anorexia, tested the effects of a single dose of psilocybin plus psy...
What Are Eating Disorders, and What Are the Signs?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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Eating disorders are on the rise, affecting about 30 million people worldwide, and they can be deadly.
The causes are “like pieces of a puzzle,” according to Amy Ethridge, an occupational therapist and clinical psychiatric specialist in the Adolescent Medicine and Ea...
Why Midlife Can Bring Risk of New Eating Disorders
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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Most people think of eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia as afflictions of teenagers, but a new study finds that older women are also vulnerable to developing them, especially around menopause.
The main driver of eating disorders in older women? Body dissat...
Eating Disorders Can Begin as Early as Age 9
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2022
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More young children may struggle with eating disorders than previously thought, a new study reveals.
Data on nearly 12,000 U.S. children between the ages of 9 and 10 that was collected ...
Brain Changes May Be Hallmark of Anorexia
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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People with anorexia nervosa show significant shrinkage in three important areas of the brain, new research reveals.
The researchers said their ...
Have an Eating Disorder? Know Your Treatment Options
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2022
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If you have an eating disorder, it's important to know the treatment options, Mayo Clinic experts say.
Treatment depends on the particular eating disorder and symptoms. It typically inv...
Kardashian's Figure a Tough Ideal for Women at Risk of Eating Disorders
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2022
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The images are never-ending: Celebrities like Kim Kardashian posting one sultry shot after another on social media. But new research warns this constant barrage of "perfect" bodies can undermine the
Pandemic Brought Big Rise in New Cases of Anorexia
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2021
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A new study confirms yet another consequence of the pandemic for children and teenagers: Eating disorders, and hospitalizations for them, rose sharply in 2020.
The study of six hospitals across Canada found new diagnoses of anorexia nearly doubled during the first wave o...
Pandemic Doubled Need for Inpatient Care of Eating Disorders
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 24, 2021
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The number of people who were hospitalized for eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia doubled in May 2020, about two months after the COVID-19 pandemic was officially declared a national emergency.
The new study didn't look at why there was such a surge in eating ...
Is There a Link Between Vaping and Eating Disorders in the Young?
- Steven Reinberg
- September 15, 2021
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College students who vape appear to be at higher risk of having an eating disorder, a new study suggests.
"The study's findings are especially relevant as we have seen a surge in referrals for eating disorders and substance use disorders during the pandemic," said study ...
Hospitalizations for Teens With Eating Disorders Rose Sharply During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- July 13, 2021
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The pandemic may have triggered yet another burgeoning health problem: New research suggests that more than twice as many young people as is normal were hospitalized with eating disorders in the first 12 months of the COVID-19 surge in the United States.
There were 125 e...
New Insights Into How Eating Disorders Alter the Brain
- Robert Preidt
- July 1, 2021
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Behaviors associated with eating disorders can make real changes to the brain, new research shows. The findings could help explain why these serious disorders are often chronic -- and may also point the way to new treatments.
Eating disorders -- such as anorexia nervosa...
Body's 'Signals' May Feel Different in People With Anorexia, Depression
- Robert Preidt
- June 24, 2021
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The brain interprets physical signals differently in people with depression, anorexia and some other mental health disorders, new research shows.
British scientists examined "interoception" -- the brain's ability to sense internal conditions in the body -- in 626 patient...
In Girls as Young as 7, Weight May Predict Odds for Eating Disorder
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2021
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Could there be a way to tell years in advance which girls are more likely to develop eating disorders?
New research from Denmark suggests that childhood body mass index (BMI) may offer important clues. BMI is an estimate of body fat based on height and weight.
The ...
Stress Not Always a Trigger for Relapse in Eating Disorders: Study
- Robert Preidt
- April 15, 2021
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Stress does not trigger binge eating in people with eating disorders, new research suggests.
The findings challenge a common theory that's never been directly tested in patients, according to the study authors.
Their research included 85 women (22 with anorexia, 33...
Pandemic Has Many Kids Struggling With Weight Issues
- Cara Murez
- March 22, 2021
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Kids and teens are already struggling to learn outside the classroom during the pandemic, but lockdowns and quarantines are also making it hard for them to control their weight, child health experts say.
Lost routines, economic insecurity and grief are making things more...
Lockdowns Are Putting People With Eating Disorders in Crisis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2021
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At Eating Recovery Center, which offers treatment and services for people who have eating disorders, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs were switched to virtual when the pandemic began.
But that didn't sit well with people who were working on their...
Spotting an Eating Disorder in Your College-Age Child
- Robin Foster
- February 18, 2021
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When your child enters college, the last thing you may be worried about is an eating disorder, but one expert says there are warning signs that parents shouldn't miss.
"Parents and family members are often the first to identify when their loved one is struggling with an ...
Doorway Study Reveals How Anorexia Changes 'Body Awareness'
- Robert Preidt
- January 19, 2021
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A study that examined how people walked through doorways provides new insight into anorexia's effect on a person's body image.
It's long been known that people with anorexia overestimate their body size, but this study examined unconscious body awareness -- formally call...
Do Gut Microbes Play a Role in Anorexia?
- Robert Preidt
- January 12, 2021
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Gut microbes may play a significant role in the eating disorder anorexia, a new British study says.
Researchers from the University of Oxford reviewed available evidence suggesting that in people with anorexia gut microbes could affect affect appetite, weight, and mental...
Be Alert to Early Signs of Eating Disorders, Pediatricians' Group Says
- Cara Murez
- December 21, 2020
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A leading pediatricians' group says families often spot eating disorders too late -- and offers new guidelines to reach an earlier diagnosis.
"For too long, eating disorders were considered a disease that afflicted mostly affluent white teenage girls," said Dr. Laurie Ho...
Is There a Better Therapy for Hospitalized Anorexia Patients?
- Serena Gordon
- October 20, 2020
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It may seem counterintuitive, but when someone with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is hospitalized, treatment often begins by cutting calories. Now, new research suggests that those eating restrictions can be safely relaxed in the hospital.
Starting with a low...
Eating Disorders Cost Billions in the U.S.
- Robert Preidt
- August 21, 2020
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Eating disorders -- such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge-eating disorder -- cost the U.S. economy nearly $65 billion in one recent year, a new report shows.
About 75% of that ($48.6 billion) was due to lost productivity, according to the researchers.
...
Anorexia Often Stunts Girls' Growth, Study Finds
- Steven Reinberg
- August 20, 2020
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Girls with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa may have stunted growth, new research suggests.
People with anorexia nervosa believe they weigh too much, even if they're underweight. They may lose a dangerous amount of weight by dieting, exercising excessively, or b...
Dangerous 'Drunkorexia' Hits College Campuses
- Serena McNiff
- July 21, 2020
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College students are known to drink too much and eat a poor diet.
So it may not be surprising that new research has revealed that these two unhealthy behaviors often collide on campus.
When students diet, exercise or purge to purposely offset calories they...
Many Adults Delay Getting Help for Eating Disorders
- Robert Preidt
- April 21, 2020
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Young adults may be waiting too long to seek help for eating disorders, a new study suggests.
Researchers surveyed 300 young adults, ages 18-25, in Australia. They found the majority had eating, weight or body shape concerns.
"Concerningly, only a minority ...
TV Could Sway Viewers to Prefer Thinner Women: Study
- Robert Preidt
- December 19, 2019
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People who watch lots of TV prefer thinner women, which suggests that TV can influence opinions about preferred body shapes, researchers say.
Their study included 299 men and women in a remote area of Nicaragua, in Central America. Participants were either regular TV...
More Teen Time on Social Media, More Eating Disorders?
- Rich Holmes
- December 5, 2019
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The more often young teens turn to social media, the more prone they are to eating disorders, new research suggests.
While the study does not prove social media use causes eating disorders, it raises a red flag, said study author Simon Wilksch. He's a senior research...
Diet Pill, Laxative Use Often Precedes an Eating Disorder
- Robert Preidt
- November 21, 2019
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Girls and young women who use diet pills and laxatives to control their weight are at increased risk for eating disorders, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 10,000 girls and women, aged 14 to 36, from 2001 to 2016.
Among those who ...
Eating Disorders Linked to Suicide Risk
- Steven Reinberg
- October 8, 2019
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Eating disorders, serious medical conditions that few report, may trigger suicide attempts, three new studies show.
Research lead by Tomoko Udo, an assistant professor of health policy, management and behavior at the University at Albany, State University of New Yor...