International Journal of Eating Disorders

Psychology & Psychiatry

Religiosity does not increase the risk of anorexia nervosa

Religiosity has been associated with various forms of fasting and self-starvation for thousands of years. Many believe that extreme religiosity can be a risk factor of anorexia nervosa. However, a recent population study ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Eating disorders rampant on the runway

(HealthDay)—As the fashion industry gears up for New York Fashion Week next week, new research suggests that eating disorders are rampant on the runway.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Economic burden of binge-eating disorder quantified

(HealthDay)—Individuals with binge-eating disorder (BED) have significantly greater economic burden compared to those without BED, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Compulsive exercise test valid for adults with anorexia

(HealthDay)—The Compulsive Exercise Test (CET) is a valid and reliable self-report measure of compulsive exercise for adults with anorexia nervosa (AN), according to a study published online Oct. 3 in the International ...

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Body mass index, fat percentage predict menses resumption

(HealthDay)—For patients with a history of anorexia nervosa, both body mass index and fat percentage can predict resumption of the menstrual cycle, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in the International Journal ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Pudendal nerve entrapment can lead to eating disorder

(HealthDay)—Pudendal nerve entrapment (PNE) leading to avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) has been described in a case report published online Aug. 19 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

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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.

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PMS, PMDD linked to increased odds of bulimia nervosa

(HealthDay)—Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are associated with increased odds of bulimia nervosa (BN), but not with binge-eating disorder (BED), according to a study published in ...

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 ...

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