Eating disorders (EDs) are characterized by severe disturbances in eating behaviors and
can sometimes be fatal. Eating disorders are also associated with distressing thoughts and …

Eating disorders (EDs) and obesity are complex health conditions sharing various risk and
maintenance factors, intensified in cases of comorbidity. This review explores the similarities …

Elevated anxiety often precedes anorexia nervosa and persists after weight restoration.
Patients with anorexia nervosa often describe self-starvation as pleasant, potentially …

The hypothalamus is an important neuroendocrine hub for the control of appetite and satiety.
In animal studies it has been established that hypothalamic lesioning or stimulation causes …

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a psychiatric illness with the highest mortality. Current treatment
options have been limited to psychotherapy and nutritional support, with low efficacy and …

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious psychiatric disease, but the neural mechanisms
underlying its development are unclear. A subpopulation of amygdala neurons, marked by …

Elevated anxiety often precedes anorexia nervosa and persists after weight restoration.
Patients with anorexia nervosa often describe hunger as pleasant, potentially because food …

Nutritional fluctuations that occur early in life dictate metabolic adaptations that will affect
susceptibility to weight gain and obesity later in life. The postnatal period in mice represents …

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder observed primarily in girls and women, and is
characterized by a low body mass index, hypophagia, and hyperactivity. The activity-based …

The lack of specific treatments for anorexia nervosa (AN) is partly driven by an inadequate
understanding of the neurobiological drivers of the condition. The activity-based anorexia …