Eating Disorders

Possible neural link between early life trauma and eating disorder: Study

Research has revealed how a pathway in thebrain that typically provides signals to stop eating may be altered by early life trauma

Intermittent fasting may provide health benefits: Study

Since many people around the world eat three meals plus snacks each day, they may not experience the switch, or the suggested benefits, say experts

Social media use linked to disordered eating behaviours in teens

Compared to teens without any social media accounts, boys and girls on social media were more likely to report disordered eating behaviours

Tailored treatments could help athletes with eating disorders, says study

An eating disorder in an athlete can remain hidden or invisible, and that is where it wreaks havoc

Childhood infections increase chances of eating disorder in girls: Study

The researchers recorded all prescriptions that were filled for antibiotics and other anti-infective medications, as well as hospitalisations for infection, through 2012