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Anorexic Patients Prefer Underweight Bodies

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2018

Using virtual reality, researchers shed light on how those with anorexia perceive their own bodies.The study also found women with anorexia consider severely underweight bodies to be ideal and most attractive.... Read More...

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A New Model For How Brain Reward Response May Impact Anorexia

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2018

Researchers report the brain's response to taste stimuli is linked to higher anxiety and a drive for thinness in those with anorexia.... Read More...

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Prevalence of Eating Disorders Taken From Largest Sample in US

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2018

Researchers have revised outdated estimates of the prevalence of eating disorders in the US. The study estimates 0.80% of people will suffer from anorexia during their life time, while 0.28% will be affected by bulimia and 0.85% of people will suffer from binge eating disorders.... Read More...

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Perceptual Pathway That Causes Body Dysmorphia and Increased Risk of Eating Disorders Identified

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 1, 2018

Researchers have identified a psychological pathway that can lead to body dysmorphia, causing an increased risk of both eating and exercise disorders.... Read More...

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Ultra Rare Gene Mutations Implicated in Eating Disorders

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2017

Researchers report ultra rare damaging genetic variants contribute to the risk of developing eating disorders.... Read More...

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Genetic Locus on Chromosome 12 Implicated in Anorexia Nervosa

Neuroscience NewsMay 12, 2017

Genome wide analysis of anorexia identifies the common roots the disease shares with metabolic and psychiatric traits.... Read More...

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Model of Anorexia Created Using Stem Cells

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2017

Findings suggest a strong genetic factor could predispose people to anorexia and other eating disorders.... Read More...

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Even After Treatment, Brains of Anorexia Patients Not Fully Recovered

Neuroscience NewsMarch 1, 2017

A new study reports that, even after extensive treatment and weight gain, the brains of those with anorexia may remain altered, leaving them at additional risk of relapse.... Read More...

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Deep Brain Stimulation for Patients With Chronic Anorexia is Safe and May Improve Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2017

A small study suggests deep brain stimulation may be beneficial for improving mood and reducing anxiety while helping to increase weight in those with anorexia.... Read More...

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Key Brain Activity Differences in People with Anorexia Discovered

Neuroscience NewsOctober 12, 2015

A new study reports when people with anorexia decide what to eat, they engage the dorsal striatum, an area of the brain associated with habitual behavior.... Read More...

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Link Between Gut Bacteria and Anorexia Nervosa Discovered

Neuroscience NewsOctober 7, 2015

Researchers report gut bacteria could play a vital role in anorexia nervosa.... Read More...

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Confusion Afoot: Why Most People Can’t Tell Their Toes Apart Without Looking

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 23, 2015

A new study suggests we may have problems telling our toes apart and this might have implications for the way our brain perceives our bodies.... Read More...

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Anorexic Patients Prefer Underweight Bodies

A New Model For How Brain Reward Response May Impact Anorexia

Prevalence of Eating Disorders Taken From Largest Sample in US

Perceptual Pathway That Causes Body Dysmorphia and Increased Risk of Eating Disorders Identified

Ultra Rare Gene Mutations Implicated in Eating Disorders

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Model of Anorexia Created Using Stem Cells

Even After Treatment, Brains of Anorexia Patients Not Fully Recovered

Deep Brain Stimulation for Patients With Chronic Anorexia is Safe and May Improve Symptoms

Key Brain Activity Differences in People with Anorexia Discovered

Link Between Gut Bacteria and Anorexia Nervosa Discovered

Confusion Afoot: Why Most People Can’t Tell Their Toes Apart Without Looking