Anorexia not just a psychiatric problem, scientists find

Discovery of metabolic causes opens door to new treatments for dangerous eating disorderScientists have found that the devastating eating disorder anorexia nervosa is not purely a psychiatric condition but is also driven by problems with metabolism.The finding may help to explain doctors ’ poor record in treating the illness and pave the way for radical new approaches to predict and treat those who are most at risk.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 15, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Medical research Eating disorders Science Mental health Society World news UK news Source Type: news