Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric condition characterized by a fear of weight gain and reduced calorie consumption that can result in dangerous weight loss. This condition is thought to affect around ...

Relapses are among the biggest challenges in anorexia, even after successful treatment. Why is that? French researchers have now discovered a mechanism that not only helps to better understand ...

A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition presented a neurobiological model supporting a therapeutic ketogenic diet (TKD) for anorexia nervosa (AN). This model integrates ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here's what anorexia nervosa is, why it's so concerning and how people who struggle with the disorder can get help. Restriction of ...

People with anorexia nervosa have unusually high levels of a hormone called LEAP2 in their blood when they are in the acute ...

A US study found that nearly 1 in 3 people with eating disorders had used GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy or tirzepatide. Around 1 in 10 reported misuse, including taking more than prescribed, ...

A small pilot study from the Center for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London indicates that psilocybin—the active ...

Eating disorders are often associated with extreme weight loss, but what many people don’t realize is that they can also lead to significant weight gain. This paradox can be confusing and distressing ...

Tens of millions of adults and teens in the U.S. are affected by a wide range of mental health disorders. The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health notes that some of the most common ones include ...