Eating Disorders News and Research

Latest Eating Disorders News and Research

Eating disorder and self-harm diagnosis surged during the COVID-19 pandemic: an urgent need for intervention

Researchers examined incidence rates of eating disorders and self-harm after the COVID-19 pandemic.

23 Jun 2023

KU researcher awarded $4.2 million grant to address eating disorders in active-duty military members

A University of Kansas researcher who developed the first screening tool for eating disorders in veterans has been awarded a four-year, $4.2 million grant by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to address eating disorders in active-duty members of the military.

16 Jun 2023

Women living with PCOS experience greater body image concerns than normal people

Women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience greater body image concerns than individuals without the condition, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

What does a chatbot know about eating disorders? Users of a help line are about to find out

For more than 20 years, the National Eating Disorders Association has operated a phone line and online platform for people seeking help for anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders. Last year, nearly 70,000 individuals used the help line.

12 Jun 2023

Unpacking negative body talk: Fat talk holds stronger impact on mental health, while old talk still raises concerns

Research investigates the impact of "old talk" (negative age-related body talk) on mental health and quality of life, highlighting its limited exploration compared to "fat talk." The study examines the contribution of old talk and fat talk to negative outcomes, considering their correlation and interaction with age.

22 May 2023

Mental disorders in adults aged 20–39 years linked to elevated risk of heart attack and stroke

Adults in their 20s and 30s with mental disorders have an up to three-fold elevated likelihood of a heart attack or stroke, according to a study in more than 6.5 million individuals published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

9 May 2023

Ecology, transmission, and diagnosis of mosquito-borne Tahyna virus

Researchers summarized the current knowledge on the Tahyna virus (TAHV).

4 May 2023

Study suggests DASH diet may improve mental well-being in addition to lowering blood pressure

Researchers explore the effect of the DASH diet on mental well-being.

3 May 2023

Ingestible capsule uses electricity to boost production of hunger-regulating hormone

Hormones released by the stomach, such as ghrelin, play a key role in stimulating appetite. These hormones are produced by endocrine cells that are part of the enteric nervous system, which controls hunger, nausea, and feelings of fullness.

26 Apr 2023

Disability rights groups sue to overturn California’s physician-assisted death law

Disability rights advocates sued Tuesday to overturn California’s physician-assisted death law, arguing that recent changes make it too easy for people with terminal diseases whose deaths aren't imminent to kill themselves with drugs prescribed by a doctor.

25 Apr 2023

The mediating role of emotional eating in the relationship between dietary restraint and BMI

Researchers determined the association between compensatory and regular restraints and body mass index.

24 Apr 2023

Diabetes drug may help recover from short periods of severe food insecurity or anorexia

New research results suggest that the widely used diabetes drug metformin may be beneficial for recovering from short periods of severe food insecurity or anorexia.

21 Apr 2023

Understanding the probable transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from lion to zookeepers

Researchers explored the possible transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to zoo employees from an African lion.

19 Apr 2023

Can a disrupted gut microbiota contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis?

Research investigates whether a disrupted gut microbiota contributes to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis. The study found that a disruptive gut microbiome may contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis.

18 Apr 2023

Is social media fueling body image issues and disordered eating?

Researchers assessed the impact of social media usage on body image and disordered eating behaviors.

6 Apr 2023

Exposure therapy could be a promising treatment for adolescents with eating disorders

Whether you're afraid of dogs, needles or enclosed spaces, one of the most effective interventions for this type of anxiety disorder is exposure therapy in which you confront your fear in a safe environment.

5 Apr 2023

Can yoga-dance and mindful eating be beneficial for obese and overweight women?

Researchers evaluate the effects of yoga-dance and mindful eating in reducing body weight among obese women.

31 Mar 2023

Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

In a recent review published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics, researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin presented an overview of the pathophysiological mechanisms, health implications, and management options for obesity among children and adults.

21 Mar 2023

A review on two novel eating disorders

Researchers review existing data on avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and atypical-type anorexia nervosa (AN).

13 Mar 2023

Spike in eating disorders: Millions of people suffer from the condition

Mental health issues clung to COVID-19 like remoras to a shark during the height of the pandemic. And among the most serious were eating disorders.

9 Mar 2023

Eating Disorders News and Research

Latest Eating Disorders News and Research

Eating disorder and self-harm diagnosis surged during the COVID-19 pandemic: an urgent need for intervention

KU researcher awarded $4.2 million grant to address eating disorders in active-duty military members

Women living with PCOS experience greater body image concerns than normal people

What does a chatbot know about eating disorders? Users of a help line are about to find out

Unpacking negative body talk: Fat talk holds stronger impact on mental health, while old talk still raises concerns

Mental disorders in adults aged 20–39 years linked to elevated risk of heart attack and stroke

Ecology, transmission, and diagnosis of mosquito-borne Tahyna virus

Study suggests DASH diet may improve mental well-being in addition to lowering blood pressure

Ingestible capsule uses electricity to boost production of hunger-regulating hormone

Disability rights groups sue to overturn California’s physician-assisted death law

The mediating role of emotional eating in the relationship between dietary restraint and BMI

Diabetes drug may help recover from short periods of severe food insecurity or anorexia

Understanding the probable transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from lion to zookeepers

Can a disrupted gut microbiota contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis?

Is social media fueling body image issues and disordered eating?

Exposure therapy could be a promising treatment for adolescents with eating disorders

Can yoga-dance and mindful eating be beneficial for obese and overweight women?

Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

A review on two novel eating disorders

Spike in eating disorders: Millions of people suffer from the condition

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Eating Disorders News and Research

Latest Eating Disorders News and Research

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