International Journal of Eating Disorders

First study of eating disorders in teen ER patients suggests an opportunity to spot hidden problems

Could the emergency room be a good place to spot undiagnosed eating disorders among teens, and help steer them to treatment? A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that could be the case.

Health created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

For some women, genes may influence pressure to be thin

Genetics may make some women more vulnerable to the pressure of being thin, a study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders has found. From size-zero models to airbrushed film stars, thinness is portra ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The biology behind binge eating

Female rats are much more likely to binge eat than male rats, according to new research that provides some of the strongest evidence yet that biology plays a role in eating disorders.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0