Genetic Risk Factors Connected to Binge Eating Disorder

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Embracing the Sunset New research findings, which were recently published in the journal of Biological Psychiatry, have uncovered more information about the genetic influences involved in binge eating disorder. In a study conducted at the Boston University School of Medicine, researchers have identified a specific gene in mice associated with binge eating. While binge eating disorder has been [...]
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Vegetarianism and Eating Disorder Recovery for Adolescent Patients

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Woman working at reducing Weight Stigma in ED treatment While vegetarianism in general in something that is widely accepted and even promoted, the appropriateness of vegetarianism in eating disorder recovery is often a topic of controversy. Many individuals might choose to become vegetarian for various purposes, mainly to make healthier choices when it comes to eating and in support of animal rights and protection. [...]
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When Cigarette Smoking is Used as an Appetite Suppressant

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Woman using smoking as appetite suppressant Tobacco use in the United States continues to be the leading cause of preventable deaths, disease, and disabilities, with nearly forty million adults smoking cigarettes in our nation [1]. It is estimated that approximately sixteen million people live with a serious illness caused by tobacco smoking [1]. Tobacco use and smoking often co-occur with other [...]
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How to Become a Dietitian Specialized in Eating Disorders

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Woman in sweater considering IOP treatment Treatment professionals specializing in eating disorders are fundamental as part of a comprehensive plan for recovery. Whether treatment is sought in inpatient facilities, residential treatment, outpatient care or anything in between, there is typically a core circle of professionals that assist with care, including physicians, psychiatrists, therapists/counselors, and registered dietitians. Understanding the Role of the [...]
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Bariatric Surgery and How to Address Underlying Eating Disorders

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Doctors doing Bariatric Surgery Today, increased numbers of Americans are turning to bariatric surgery as a means of dealing with obesity.  The Center for Disease Control has estimated that the obesity rate in America is between twenty-six and thirty-two percent, which comes down to about one in three Americans [1].   In general, this “Obesity Epidemic” that our country [...]
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Hope for Individuals with Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders (SEED)

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Woman with morning coffee Contributor: Margherita Mascolo, MD, Medical Director, ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health There is a common misconception that Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a disease of the young. While there is some truth to that since 90% of young women who develop an eating disorder do so between the ages of 12 and 25, [...]
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Overview of Current Brain Imaging Research on Eating Disorders

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Doctors can carry weight stigma into their work One difficulty in developing new treatments for eating disorders in the past has been the limited understanding of how brain function contributes to eating disorder symptoms [1]. Brain imaging technology now allows scientists to look at the neurocircuit, connections, and activity when studying eating disorders. Dr. Walter Kaye, M.D., from the University of California, San [...]
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