In Journal of Eating Disorders 🧬BBOX1 is needed to synthesise carnitine which is required for transport of long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria ❗️Patients with a history of AN have an increased burden of mutations in the BBOX1 gene ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 😣Adolescents with AN exhibit high levels of body dissatisfaction despite being underweight 🖋️The study shows a disconnection between body weight and body (dis)satisfaction/self-esteem in adolescents with AN ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🤰Eating disorders (ED) during pregnancy can pose a significant risk to the health of mothers and infants 🧑‍🏫An online module has improved clinicians' knowledge on identifying and managing EDs around pregnancy ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 💪Concerns about body image in men can lead to strict eating habits for muscle gain, i.e. muscle dysmorphia. 🏋️‍♂️This study found that gay men may have more intense concerns about muscularity and exercise. ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🦺This study looked at whether wearing a warming vest could reduce anxiety in mealtimes in teenagers with AN 🔍The study confirms that warmth after meals can reduce anxiety also in patients with high anxiety ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 😷A study looking into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the experiences of people with eating disorders and clinicians 🏥Qualitative interviews show that parental peer support was found to be beneficial ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders ⛓️EDs are highly associated with medical complications, psychiatric and physical comorbidities 🇨🇦This study calls for better collaboration and an increase in research focused on youth with EDs ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🍲Individuals with food addiction tend to have obesity and experience disordered eating patterns 💊How does food addiction differ from obesity and eating disorders? Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 💢Some EDs such as Binge Eating Disorders are characterised by increased impulsivity. 📹The study explores inhibitory control training, using an eye-tracking computer to see how patients look away from food ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 👪Paternal overprotection, maternal rejection, and maternal overprotection can lead to lower self-compassion ❤️‍🩹In turn, low self-compassion is related to greater eating concerns ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🩸It is important to consider menstruation for patients with eating disorders 🫂There is a lack of research considering the experience of loss and resumption of periods for people with eating disorders ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🚸ARFID can starts in early life but little is known about how common it is in young children 🔎This study looked at how many preschool-aged children have ARFID and what their eating difficulties look like ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🦷Eating disorders are associated with poor oral health, particularly erosive tooth wear ❓How do people with EDs experience dental care at the beginning of their illness, during treatment, and after recovery? Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🧬This study looked at if certain genetic differences in the MC4R gene are linked to food addiction 🔗MC4R gene variant rs17782313 is linked to food addiction and to worse mental health in people with obesity. ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🖋️A recent model by Wollast et al. suggests that social media can lead people to focus too much on how their bodies look ❓This study reviewed existing research to see how well this model holds up ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🖇️This review investigates how Binge Eating Disorder and self-harm co-occur, compared to self-harm in other eating disorders 💭Treatment for patients experiencing BED should also consider self-harm prevention ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🤼Adolescents with eating disorders often don't see their condition as a problem, making it harder for them to engage in treatment. 🧠CBT-E helps teenagers take back control by involving them directly in their recovery ➡️doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🏋️‍♂️Men are also concerned about their body image, striving for a muscular and athletic physique 📱This study screened profiles of male content creators to investigate the presence of eating disorder tendencies ➡️doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🚧People with longstanding eating disorders often face significant difficulties when seeking help. 🔎This study surveyed what barriers patients face, such as stigma, delayed access to care, misdiagnosis, etc. ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…

In Journal of Eating Disorders 👄Anorexia Nervosa (AN) comes with oral health issues that are well documented but poorly researched ‼️This study underscores the importance of systemic approaches to oral health care for individuals with AN. ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…