Psychology & Psychiatry

Binge-eating disorders may be linked to suicidality

(HealthDay)—Adults and adolescents with binge-eating disorder (BED) may have increased risk of suicidality, according to research published online July 20 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

Psychology & Psychiatry

New research to develop treatment for men with eating disorders

With eating disorders increasingly becoming more prevalent in men, researchers at Western Sydney University are embarking on a new study to understand more about men's experiences of the condition, and improve the types of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Male anorexia often goes undiagnosed, untreated

Eighteen months ago, Alex Levy, then 19, fell while rock-climbing, injuring his foot. He was midway through freshman year at college in California. Levy loved to hike, cycle and run. He played Ultimate Frisbee on a school ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Transcranial direct current stimulation beneficial in BED

(HealthDay)—Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is beneficial in binge-eating disorder (BED), with decreased cravings for sweets, savory proteins, and all foods, according to a study published online May 9 in ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Elevated carcinoembryonic antigen described in anorexia

(HealthDay)—In a case report published online March 25 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, elevated serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels are observed in a male patient with anorexia nervosa (AN).

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