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In a London trial, 18 of 21 women with long-term anorexia improved after therapy sessions with psilocybin. Some patients even asked for food during treatment—a breakthrough moment for one of psychiatry's toughest conditions.
A supervised ketogenic diet helped 72% of women with anorexia drop below the diagnostic threshold in a groundbreaking study. The high-fat, low-carb approach may work by reducing the brain-driven compulsion to restrict food.
A new trial reveals that psilocybin therapy helped reduce anorexia symptoms in women who struggled with the eating disorder for an average of 11 years. Half the participants showed scores comparable to someone without a diagnosis after just three months.
A small UC San Diego study found that 72% of anorexia patients who followed a ketogenic diet for 14 weeks scored in the recovered or normal range. The research offers hope for a condition that desperately needs new treatment options.
Researchers discovered a hormone pathway that explains why half of anorexia patients relapse within 10 years. The breakthrough could lead to better treatments beyond just tracking weight.
An Italian nurse fought alongside her daughter through a grueling battle with anorexia nervosa, transforming their family's darkest chapter into a story of recovery and hope. Today, Dalila Brancaccio is healing, and her mother Rita shares their journey to help other families facing eating disorders.
Scientists are discovering how anorexia changes the brain's reward and emotion circuits, opening doors to promising new treatments. After decades of limited options, breakthrough therapies like brain stimulation could help the third of patients who don't recover with current care.
Scientists are discovering how anorexia changes brain circuits, opening doors to breakthrough treatments that could help the one-third of patients who don't recover with current therapy. New research shows these brain changes may be reversible with proper nutrition.
Researchers are testing psilocybin therapy for anorexia nervosa, offering hope for patients who haven't responded to traditional treatments. Early results from a small trial show potential for this unconventional approach to help those living with one of the deadliest mental illnesses.
Researchers at Melbourne's Orygen center are developing a promising new treatment for anorexia nervosa that could transform outcomes for the one million Australians living with eating disorders. Early results offer hope for a condition that's been difficult to treat effectively. #
Scientists discovered genetic markers proving eating disorders stem from complex biology, not just body image issues. The breakthrough could transform how millions get treatment.
Researchers at the University of Bonn uncovered how our immune system communicates with our brain to protect us from harmful bacteria. The discovery could help treat eating disorders and explain why we instinctively avoid foods that once made us sick.
President Trump signed an order in April to speed up research into psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions, offering new hope for veterans and others struggling with depression and PTSD. Scientists are cautiously optimistic about the medical potential while carefully studying safety.
Researchers in Melbourne have successfully tested a breakthrough treatment for ARFID, a complex eating disorder affecting up to 2% of young people. The therapy combines family support with emotional coping skills to help teens overcome severe food avoidance.
A surprising new study reveals that restaurant calorie labels, often criticized for harming people with eating disorders, actually help those with binge eating disorder feel more in control. The research challenges assumptions about one-size-fits-all mental health impacts.
College figure skater Laine Dubin is shattering stereotypes about what athletes should look like, inspiring millions of young girls who never saw themselves represented in the sport. Her videos proving that grace and power come in all sizes have earned her a devoted following and 30 million views.