Seven years after its introduction into the DSM eating disorder’s section, here is what the research on ARFID is telling us. Continue reading
Category Archives: Research Updates
Is anorexia nervosa a “metabo-psychiatric” disorder? What’s the evidence?
Genome-wide association study identifies eight risk loci and implicates metabo-psychiatric origins. Continue reading
Olanzapine: A Promising Drug for Anorexia Nervosa
Written by Simon Liebling, BA. Results from a recently published large medication trial for adults with anorexia nervosa. Continue reading
Looking at the Impact of Brain Stimulation in Anorexia Nervosa
Learn about a new study at the Columbia Center for Eating Disorders. Continue reading
From Social Support Mentor to Research Volunteer
Written by Natalie Dicker. Continue reading
Bulking Up Our Knowledge about Eating Disorders in Men
The importance of understanding the idealization of muscularity. Continue reading
Dietary Supplements: Big for Business but Bad for Health
A review of the latest study on the harmful effects of dietary supplements on young people. Continue reading
Addressing Compulsive Exercise in Treatment
What the latest research can teach us about group approaches for inpatients with eating disorders. Continue reading
Bariatric Surgery & Disordered Eating
What you need to know about surgical interventions for obesity and disordered eating. Continue reading
The Bare Bones of Bone Health in Eating Disorders
Eating disorders, disorders of the mind, can be incredibly hard on the body. Continue reading