The Latest Breaking News from anorexia

Study reveals genetic link between anorexia and being an early riser

People with the eating disorder often wake early and experience insomnia, the researchers found.

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

How An Extinct Human Ancestor’s Gene May Affect Our Mental Health

The genetic variant makes people more susceptible to conditions such as anorexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia and depression.

Zenger · Nov 6, 2023

Feline parvovirus affecting cats and kittens on the rise

Rise of Feline panleukopenia in Chennai highlights need for vaccination. Pet parents urged to consult vets before buying/adopting cats. Symptoms include fever, depression, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea; diagnosis based on compatible clinical findings, PCR snap test. Fluid therapy & intensive treatment needed; 60% survival rate. Avoid paracetamol for cats.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Researchers suggest innovative therapy for treating anorexia nervosa

A ground-breaking study led by experts at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has made substantial progress in treating anorexia nervosa (AN), an eating illness characterised by low body weight, body image problems, and anxiety. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 30, 2023

Sensory deprivation tanks ‘could help anorexia patients’ – study

Researchers say float therapy offers a new therapeutic direction in treating patients with anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

‘You’re just going to leave me to die’: Harrowing plea of anorexia patient told she was ‘too thin’ for help

Amy is one of what experts fear is a growing number of patients turned away from treatment as stretched services ‘ration’ help in an effort to manage demand. Health correspondent Rebecca Thomas reports

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

I lived with an eating disorder. TV almost never got it right – until Heartstopper

Since a misjudged anorexia storyline in Skins, television has continued to glorify and glamorise eating disorders. I am so relieved that Netflix’s hit teen drama has finally got it right

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023

Mother diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, anorexia and incurable cancer says she ‘doesn’t feel afraid of dying any more’

Ellie Allman was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) just days before her 30th birthday and was later told she has myeloma, aged 41.

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Emily Scott: ‘It’s quite normal for people with eating disorders to end up working in food’

Chef Emily Scott didn’t always have such a favourable view of feasting. But after struggling with anorexia in her teens, she turned her unhealthy relationship with food around and found joy in cooking, she tells Katie Wright

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Magic mushroom ingredient could help treat anorexia, research suggests

A single dose of the psychedelic, given alongside psychological support, is a safe and acceptable treatment for the condition, a study suggests

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023