New research uncovers how cannabis addiction, not casual use, is genetically tied to severe mental health conditions, raising red flags for policy, treatment, and prevention. Study: The genetic relationship between cannabis use disorder, cannabis use and psychiatric disorders. Image credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, researchers in … Read more
## Decoding the Female Brain: New MRI Insights into Eating Disorders and Weight Regulation Recent advancements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are providing unprecedented clarity into the neurological factors underlying eating disorders and obesity, specifically in young women. These breakthroughs are moving beyond conventional understandings and opening doors to more targeted and effective interventions. <span … Read more
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 neural underpinnings of eating disorders in the female brain: Insights from high-field magnetic resonance imaging. Image Credit: Suppakjj1017 / Shutterstock.com A recent editorial feature published in the American … Read more
What does a person with an eating disorder look like? The picture may not be as clear-cut as many people think. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis led a groundbreaking study with an important lesson: Eating disorders don’t discriminate. There’s been a perception that eating disorders mostly affect thin, white women. Our study … Read more
TOPLINE: Patients with anorexia nervosa are at significantly increased risk for cardiovascular conditions such as congestive heart failure and cardiac arrest compared with people without an eating disorder, researchers found. The risk for many of these conditions declines after 5 years of follow-up, whereas the risk for ischemic heart disease rises only after that period. … Read more