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Doctors working in palliative care see promise in emerging therapies involving psychedelic drugs, but say many questions still need to be addressed.
Mobile health (mHealth) interventions offer opportunities to improve access to safe, evidence-informed support for people affected by eating disorders (EDs). However, challenges remain around sustained engagement…
Scientists discovered that kombucha’s flavor, chemistry, and antioxidant activity vary dramatically depending on the tea used to make it. Green and oolong tea kombuchas emerged as the most biologically active, while…
Researchers found that highly drug-resistant bacteria from hospitals are also resistant to glyphosate, a commonly used weedkiller. The discovery suggests that agricultural herbicides may be helping antibiotic-resistant…
Growing evidence indicates that bulimia nervosa (BN) is more likely driven by network-level dysfunctions rather than abnormalities in isolated brain regions. However, previous studies focusing on specific regions or…
OCD became shorthand for being neat, organized or particular. Obsessive-compulsive disorder isn't about color-coding your closet. It's about control.
This study examined whether the timing of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is associated with differences in intellectual ability in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without intellectual disability. A total…
A long-term Yale study is challenging one of the biggest myths about aging. Nearly half of adults over 65 improved physically, mentally, or both over time, despite the common belief that aging means constant decline…
GLP-1 receptor and GIP agonists are widely used for weight loss in obesity, with strong evidence supporting their efficacy, and their potential positive impact on binge eating disorders. However, little is known about…
The aim of this study was to develop a web-based psycho-educational intervention for parents of adolescents with anorexia nervosa and carry out a mixed method evaluation of its acceptability and feasibility. After…
Background Phase angle (PhA), derived from bioelectrical impedance analysis, reflects bioelectrical properties related to cellular mass and fluid distribution and has been proposed as a marker of malnutrition severity…
Background Eating disorders are highly prevalent among undergraduate students at colleges and universities in the United States (US). These behaviors may be associated with food insecurity and the COVID-19 pandemic, as…
Growing research highlights interpretation inflexibility as a key transdiagnostic mechanism across psychopathologies. Yet, few studies have examined its role in everyday socio-emotional processing. This review bridges…
Background Eating disorders (EDs) are prevalent among college students and may lead to severe consequences. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and correlates of EDs among Chinese college students and to…
Psychological treatments for eating disorders (EDs) can be beneficial, but treatment benefit is not, by itself, evidence of safety. A treatment may reduce ED symptoms while still causing iatrogenic harm (IH), and current…
A Rutgers study suggests GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may weaken the link between impulsive tendencies and violent behavior. The surprising finding hints that these medications could affect how people act on…
Scientists at Mayo Clinic have uncovered a surprising new way the kidneys conserve water, revealing a hidden backup system that works independently of the hormone long believed to control the process. The discovery…
Washington, D.C., 17 de junio de 2026 — En 2021, la Asociación Psiquiátrica Americana lanzó la Iniciativa MOORE para la Equidad en la Salud Mental, una serie de eventos comunitarios enfocados en promover la equidad en la…
APA MOORE Equity in Mental Health Initiative, a collection of community-wide events focused on youth mental health equity through education, outreach, and advocacy named in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, a staunch mental…
Adult weight management interventions are complex; better understanding of the intervention components that may impact eating disorder (ED) risk is required. Weight management randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for…
Queer Asian American men face pervasive experiences of racism in romantic and sexual contexts (i.e., sexual racism), which may heighten their risk of developing disordered eating concerns. Moreover, geosocial networking…
Body dissatisfaction has significant negative effects on Chinese individuals with obesity. However, tools used for measuring body-related distress that are culturally relevant to the condition of obesity remain…
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Background Recovery in eating disorders (EDs) is often defined in terms of symptom remission, potentially overlooking the broader meanings individuals attribute to illness and recovery. Qualitative research has…
Background Vitamin D deficiency and depressive disorders are both common in patients with eating disorders (EDs). However, the association between vitamin D status and current depressive disorder (CDD) in EDs populations…
Twitter’s “EDTWT” community constitutes a prominent online space for eating disorder (ED) discourse, yet large-scale computational characterization remains limited. To characterize EDTWT behavioral patterns, emotional…
People taking popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound may be losing pounds, but they could also be moving less. Researchers analyzing Fitbit data found that daily step counts and…
Research shows that spending mindful time in nature may meaningfully reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic, early-onset condition often associated with high rates of treatment resistance, and affective disturbances are frequent comorbidities and linked to poorer therapeutic…
Background Peer support (PS) is increasingly incorporated into eating disorder services as an adjunct to clinical treatment, yet qualitative evidence exploring how it is experienced by service users remains limited…
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