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          ·April 14, 2024·5 min read

          Social Media Fuels Eating Disorder Echo Chambers

          A new study investigates the role of social media in exacerbating eating disorders among users. Researchers used machine learning to analyze millions of tweets, uncovering a troubling cycle where harmful content related to eating disorders is easily accessible and often intertwined with regular diet discussions.
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          ·April 29, 2022·5 min read

          Study Looks Into Little Known Purging Disorder

          While purging may be a characteristic of bulimia nervosa, a new study reports a different kind of eating disorder may also be responsible for purging behaviors.
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          ·June 30, 2021·6 min read

          Eating Disorder Behaviors Alter Reward Response in the Brain

          Eating disorder behaviors are reinforced due to changes in the brain's reward response processes and alterations in the food intake control network.
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          ·April 12, 2021·8 min read

          Stress Does Not Lead to Loss of Self-Control in Eating Disorders

          Contrary to popular belief, people with eating disorders like bulimia nervosa do not lose control and binge eat in response to stressful events.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·September 16, 2020·4 min read

          Why Culture May Be Contributing to Disordered Eating Among Women

          Study reveals how eating disorders in some women are inextricably linked to their culture and upbringing.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·February 24, 2020·3 min read

          Eating disorders are about emotional pain, not food

          The root of eating disorders are not necessarily a result of weight management, but a way to help manage negative emotions, researchers report.
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          ·October 1, 2019·3 min read

          Three separate studies reveal trends for eating disorders in the U.S

          The findings of three new studies reveal only 50% of those with eating disorders seek help for their condition. Certain demographics are less likely to seek help. Those with eating disorders have a 5-6 times higher risk of suicide attempts.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·May 14, 2019·4 min read

          Prior eating disorders linked to long-term depression risk for mothers

          Women who suffered from eating disorders are at increased risk of developing depression during pregnancy and up until 18 years after the birth of their child.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·June 12, 2018·5 min read

          Binging, Purging and Fasting More Common in Overweight and Obese Young Adults

          A new study reports overweight and obese young adults are almost twice as likely than their peers of lower weight to binge, purge and embark on other behaviors associated with eating disorders. Researchers found Asian/Pacific islanders and sexual minorities were also at higher risk of developing eating disorders.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·May 30, 2018·4 min read

          Prevalence of Eating Disorders Taken From Largest Sample in US

          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.
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          ·February 1, 2018·4 min read

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

          Researchers have identified a psychological pathway that can lead to body dysmorphia, causing an increased risk of both eating and exercise disorders.
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          FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·September 5, 2017·6 min read

          Ultra Rare Gene Mutations Implicated in Eating Disorders

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