Summary: A new genetic study reveals that individuals with severe anorexia nervosa are nearly four times more likely to carry rare, damaging mutations in PLIN4, a gene primarily expressed in…
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Opioid Dysregulation in the Brain Tied to Eating Disorders
Summary: Elevated opioid neurotransmission in the brain may underlie appetite loss and emotional symptoms in anorexia nervosa. Compared to healthy controls, patients with anorexia had increased opioidergic tone, which regulates…
Early Riser? Anorexia Nervosa Linked to Morning Chronotype
Summary: Individuals with anorexia nervosa tend to be early risers, in contrast to many other mental disorders often associated with evening chronotypes. The study also finds a connection between anorexia…
Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic – here’s what to watch for
The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with worsening mental health among teens, including increasing numbers of patients with eating disorders. In fact, research indicates that the number of teens with…
