Binge Eating and Purging Common in Female and Male Adolescents
Binge eating and purging were found to be common among adolescents and seen at a higher rate in female adolescents.
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Clinical Utility of Delay Discounting in Psychiatric Disorders
Delay discounting may be considered a transdiagnostic process across many psychiatric disorders, such as bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder.
Differences in Body Dissatisfaction in Men and Women With Eating Disorders
Using virtual reality, investigators found that women with eating disorders paid more attention to weight-related areas of an avatar’s body, while their male counterparts paid more attention to non-weight-related body parts.
Novel Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Accepted for Review by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the New Drug Application (NDA) for dasotraline (Sunovion) in the treatment of binge eating disorder.
Early Warning Signs May Predate Eating Disorder Onset
Early warning signs may help providers identify eating disorders earlier.
More Than 1 in 5 Young Men Use Disordered Eating to Bulk Up
Disordered eating to bulk up is common among young men and may be a warning sign of future health problems.
Depression Symptoms Greater in Mothers With Prior Eating Disorders
Women with eating disorders experience persistently greater depressive symptoms across the life-course.
Favorable Recovery Rates for Adolescent Eating Disorders
One in five patients with adolescent-onset anorexia nervosa have a chronic eating disorder 30 years later.
Worldwide Prevalence of Eating Disorders Increased Since 2000
Eating disorders are highly prevalent worldwide, especially among women.
Hospital-Treated Infections Linked to Risk for Adolescent Eating Disorders
Infections that require hospitalization and treatment with anti-infective agents in childhood are associated with an increased risk for eating disorders in adolescent girls.
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