Pandemic Linked to Six Unhealthy Eating Habits
Razi Berry A new probe into the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed correlations to six unhealthy eating behaviors, according to a study by the University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health. Researchers say the most concerning finding indicates a slight increase or the re-emergence of eating disorders, which kill roughly […]
Stress May Not Lead to Loss of Control in Eating Disorders
Razi Berry A unique residential study has concluded that, contrary to perceived wisdom, people with eating disorders do not lose self-control — leading to binge-eating — in response to stress. The findings of the Cambridge-led research are published today in the Journal of Neuroscience. People who experience bulimia nervosa and a subset of those affected […]
Dietary Supplements Associated with Increased Risk of Severe Medical Events in Young Adults
Razi Berry Consumption of dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy was associated with increased risk for severe medical events in children and young adults compared to consumption of vitamins, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study found that, compared with vitamins, these types […]
30 Year Outcome Study on Adolescent-onset Anorexia
Razi Berry A study that started in 1985 followed some 50 people who had become anorexic in their teens. It shows that 30 years later, the majority were healthy but some had persistent eating disorders. The study, published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, was carried out at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. Study started […]
Improving Eating Disorders in Transgender People with Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy
Node Smith, ND Using Cross-sex Hormone Therapy (CHT) in Transgender Patients to help with Eating Disorders and Body Dissatisfaction A recent research article addressed the use of cross-sex hormone therapy (CHT) in transgender patients to alleviate symptoms associated with eating disorders including body dissatisfaction.1 Assessing Eating Disorder Patients for Gender Identity Issues The research was conducted […]