In a recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology, researchers investigated whether intestinal microbial alterations contribute to anorexia nervosa (AN) pathogenesis. AN, a disorder ...

a distorted body image an irrational fear of weight gain or being overweight a fixation on controlling weight and body size People with anorexia often use extreme measures to maintain or lose their ...

Many individuals with anorexia experience gastrointestinal (GI) problems such as constipation. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that most commonly affects females in adolescence or young ...

Breakthrough MRI scans reveal hidden hypothalamic changes in young women, shedding light on the biological roots of anorexia and obesity, and paving the way for targeted treatments. Study: Unraveling ...