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Even after treatment, brains of anorexia nervosa patients not fully recovered

Even after treatment, brains of anorexia nervosa patients not fully recovered

Even after weeks of treatment and considerable weight gain, the brains of adolescent patients with anorexia nervosa remain altered, putting them at risk for possible relapse, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, examined 21 female adolescents before and after treatment for […]

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Anorexia: Deep brain stimulation may be an effective treatment

Anorexia: Deep brain stimulation may be an effective treatment

Anorexia can cause severe health issues, and the illness can sometimes be fatal. New research suggests a surgical technique can stimulate the patient’s brain into improving their mental health and overall well-being. New research suggests a brain technique called ‘deep brain stimulation’ may prove effective in treating anorexia. Anorexia is an eating disorder that makes […]

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Schirmer’s test: What happens in the dry eye test?

Schirmer’s test: What happens in the dry eye test?

Doctors use the Schirmer’s test to work out if a person’s eyes make enough tears to keep the eyes moist. If the eyes don’t produce enough moisture, a doctor may choose to treat the patient for dry eye. This article will look at exactly what the test entails and when people can expect it to […]

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Study points to treatment strategy for anorexia

Study points to treatment strategy for anorexia

New research conducted in adolescent rodents provides insights on the mechanisms behind anorexia nervosa and points to a potential treatment strategy. In experiments involving food restriction and/or exercise, investigators found that the extent to which certain receptors are expressed in neurons in a particular region of the brain can influence whether an adolescent female rat […]

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The best contact lenses for people with dry eyes

The best contact lenses for people with dry eyes

Chronic dry eye is a common condition that affects millions of contact lens wearers. It can be so severe that it becomes uncomfortable or difficult for a person to wear their lenses. In addition to pain or discomfort, dry eye can cause dryness, burning, stinging, redness, or blurry vision. Eye doctors have traditionally considered that […]

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Natural remedies for dry eyes

Natural remedies for dry eyes

Dry eye describes a condition when the eye is unable to produce tears properly or produce tears of a suitable consistency. People with dry eye may experience a stinging or burning sensation in their eye, or feel as if something is caught in their eye. The affected eye may be red and painful or emit […]

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Which eye drops are best for dry eyes?

Which eye drops are best for dry eyes?

Dry eyes are a very common eye affliction. The condition can be caused by many different factors. Dry eyes can be part of the aging process or a symptom of another disease. They can be caused by an overly dry environment or be a side effect of medication such as antihistamines. Eye drops are often […]

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Study addresses extreme thinness standards in fashion industry

Study addresses extreme thinness standards in fashion industry

In a recent study, female fashion models reported high levels of pressure to lose weight, which was associated with higher odds of engaging in unhealthy behaviors to control weight. The study is the largest to date to explore disordered eating among professional models, and in particular to examine rates of specific unhealthy weight control behaviors. […]

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Bulimia symptoms reduced with electrical brain stimulation

Bulimia symptoms reduced with electrical brain stimulation

King’s College London researchers have discovered that core bulimia nervosa symptoms such as binge eating and restricting food intake are reduced by delivering noninvasive electrical stimulation to certain areas of the brain. This therapy may prove beneficial for the 1-2 percent of women in the United States who experience bulimia during their lifetime. King’s College […]