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A journalist who struggled silently with eating disorder relapses for nearly a decade has given a hopeful name to the messy space between sickness and full recovery. Her work is helping thousands feel less alone.
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 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.
A leading physician wants muscle dysmorphia officially recognized as an eating disorder, a change that could help millions of men get proper treatment and insurance coverage. The move addresses a mental health crisis that's been hiding in plain sight.
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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 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.
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.
Millions of children with a misunderstood eating disorder now have hope after Stanford researchers identified two therapies that actually work. The breakthrough could change how families approach what's been wrongly dismissed as "picky eating."
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 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.
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.
When 73% of eating disorder patients also struggle with anxiety, OCD, or depression, treating just one condition sets them up to fail. Now healthcare leaders are proving that integrated care works better.