https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/eating_disorders/ Read the latest medical research on eating disorders and how to treat them. en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:07 EDT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:07 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/eating_disorders/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260215225606.htm For years, compulsive behaviors have been viewed as bad habits stuck on autopilot. But new research in rats found the opposite: inflammation in a key decision-making brain region actually made behavior more deliberate, not more automatic. The change was linked to astrocytes, brain support cells that multiplied and disrupted nearby circuits. The discovery hints that some compulsive behaviors may arise from excessive, misdirected control rather than a loss of it. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:32:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260215225606.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228074455.htm Feeling warm or cold doesn’t just register on the skin—it changes how connected we feel to our own bodies. Research shows that temperature sensations help shape body ownership, emotional regulation, and mental well-being. Disruptions in thermal perception are linked to conditions like depression, trauma, and stroke-related body disconnect. These insights could lead to new sensory-based mental health treatments and more lifelike prosthetics. Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:17:24 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228074455.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251225031244.htm Everyday sights and sounds quietly shape the choices people make, often without them realizing it. New research suggests that some individuals become especially influenced by these environmental cues, relying on them heavily when deciding what to do. The problem arises when those cues start leading to worse outcomes. For certain people, the brain struggles to update these learned signals, causing them to repeat risky or harmful decisions over time. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:00:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251225031244.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251223084855.htm A massive global genetics study is reshaping how we understand mental illness—and why diagnoses so often pile up. By analyzing genetic data from more than six million people, researchers uncovered deep genetic connections across 14 psychiatric conditions, showing that many disorders share common biological roots. Instead of existing in isolation, these conditions fall into five overlapping families, helping explain why depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders so frequently occur together. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 02:28:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251223084855.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251208052534.htm Deep-brain recordings showed that Mounjaro and Zepbound briefly shut down the craving circuits linked to food noise in a patient with severe obesity. Her obsessive thoughts about food disappeared as the medication quieted the nucleus accumbens, the brain’s reward hub. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:37:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251208052534.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251204024236.htm Researchers found that people with anxiety disorders consistently show lower choline levels in key brain regions that regulate thinking and emotions. This biochemical difference may help explain why the brain reacts more intensely to stress in anxiety conditions. Scientists believe nutrition could play a role in restoring balance, though more research is needed. Many Americans already fall short of recommended choline intake, making diet a potential area of interest. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:46:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251204024236.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251118220041.htm Scientists are uncovering how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy act on brain regions that control hunger, nausea, pleasure-based eating, and thirst. These discoveries may help create treatments that keep the benefits of weight loss while reducing unwanted side effects. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:48:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251118220041.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251026021746.htm GLP-1 drugs, originally developed for diabetes and obesity, may also curb addictive behaviors by acting on reward circuits in the brain. Early trials show reductions in alcohol intake, opioid seeking, and nicotine use. Though more research is needed, scientists believe these drugs could open a powerful new front in addiction therapy. Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:14:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251026021746.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251020092824.htm A massive brain imaging study of nearly 30,000 people has uncovered striking connections between eating ultra-processed foods and measurable changes in brain structure. These changes may be tied to overeating and addictive eating patterns, though scientists caution that more research is needed to confirm cause and effect. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:23:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251020092824.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251005085625.htm Researchers from Leeds found that overeating is driven more by what people believe about food than by its actual ingredients or level of processing. Foods perceived as fatty, sweet, or highly processed were more likely to trigger indulgence. Surprisingly, the “ultra-processed” label explained almost none of the difference in overeating behavior. The findings suggest that perception and psychology may be more important than packaging or processing. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:56:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251005085625.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250927031214.htm Boston University researchers found that ordinary moments can gain staying power if they’re connected to significant emotional events. Using studies with hundreds of participants, they showed that the brain prioritizes fragile memories when they overlap with meaningful experiences. This could help explain why we recall certain details surrounding big events and may lead to new ways of boosting learning and treating memory disorders. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:55:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250927031214.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250724040940.htm A massive global survey has revealed that people with eating disorders often turn to cannabis and psychedelics like magic mushrooms and LSD to ease their symptoms, rating them more effective than traditional medications. Surprisingly, common prescriptions like antidepressants were seen as helpful for overall mental health but fell short for eating disorder relief. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:42:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250724040940.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250611084115.htm A team of scientists has identified specialized neurons in the brain that store "meal memories" detailed recollections of when and what we eat. These engrams, found in the ventral hippocampus, help regulate eating behavior by communicating with hunger-related areas of the brain. When these memory traces are impaired due to distraction, brain injury, or memory disorders individuals are more likely to overeat because they can't recall recent meals. The research not only uncovers a critical neural mechanism but also suggests new strategies for treating obesity by enhancing memory around food consumption. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:41:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250611084115.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131213.htm Dopamine is the brain's motivational spark, driving us to chase what feels good, say scrolling another reel on social media, and steer clear of what doesn't, like touching a hot stove. But scientists haven't fully understood how dopamine helps us learn to avoid bad outcomes -- until now. A new study shows that dopamine signals in two key brain areas involved in motivation and learning respond differently to negative experiences, helping the brain adapt based on whether a situation is predictable or controllable. While previous research has shown that dopamine can respond to negative experiences, this is the first study to track how those signals evolve over time as animals move from novices to experts in avoiding them. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:12:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131213.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410160955.htm Research on the biological basis of addiction has found that the critical epigenetic enzyme histone deacetylase 5 (HDAC5) limits the expression of the gene Scn4b, regulating neuronal activity and thereby the formation of strong drug-related memories, which can trigger relapse in individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). The study, detailing these epigenetic mechanisms in the brain, uncovers a new molecular target for the development of novel SUD treatments. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:09:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410160955.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403122824.htm New research shines light on how the brain interprets nutritional and hydration needs and turns them into action. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:28:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403122824.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141725.htm Over a million people in the UK are living with eating disorders, yet England still has no national strategy to address the crisis. Researchers are urging urgent action, warning that inconsistent care and the struggles of remote treatment are leaving patients behind. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:17:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141725.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326122652.htm Why do some people lose the joy of eating, even when surrounded by irresistible foods? UC Berkeley researchers have uncovered a surprising brain mechanism that explains this paradox. They found that a high-fat diet lowers levels of a peptide called neurotensin, which normally boosts dopamine’s pleasure response. Without it, food loses its appeal — driving people to eat out of habit rather than enjoyment, which can fuel obesity. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:26:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326122652.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250313130751.htm New research shows that people with eating disorders are more harshly judged than those suffering from depression, making it much harder for them to seek treatment. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:07:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250313130751.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111302.htm A new study of more than 1400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video gaming addiction, and other mental health issues. The international research brings new insights into the loot box phenomenon -- the virtual items offered in video games to give players random rewards including weapons, cosmetics or 'skins.' Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:13:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111302.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128221118.htm Calorie labels on restaurant menus are negatively impacting people with eating disorders, according to a new study. The review found that individuals who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder changed their behaviors if presented with a menu featuring calorie labels. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:11:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128221118.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127124445.htm A study showed that changes in the functioning of opioid neurotransmitters in the brain may underlie anorexia. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:44:45 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127124445.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115125420.htm A research team identified the brain's food-specific memory system and its direct role in overeating and diet-induced obesity. They found a specific population of neurons in the mouse brain that encode memories for sugar and fat, profoundly impacting food intake and body weight. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:54:20 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115125420.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250110121915.htm More than half of 23-year-olds in a European study show restrictive, emotional or uncontrolled eating behaviors, according to new research. Structural brain differences appear to play a role in the development of these eating habits. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:19:15 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250110121915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241230131918.htm The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to 'pregame' -- consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it's offered, according to a preclinical study. The study establishes -- for what is thought to be the first time -- that circulating estrogen increases binge alcohol consumption in females and contributes to known sex differences in this behavior. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:19:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241230131918.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119132325.htm Cognitive neuroscientists have described a brand new approach to making habit change achievable and lasting. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:23:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241119132325.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112122737.htm Obesity causes insulin resistance by increasing activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of the stress hormone norepinephrine, according to a new study. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:27:37 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112122737.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023130903.htm Manipulating a newly identified neural circuit can curb appetite -- or spur massive overeating. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:09:03 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023130903.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241017132111.htm Researchers are identifying behavioral, environmental and neural factors through which genetic risk for mental health problems is expressed in youth. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:21:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241017132111.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241010142540.htm Mentally healthy college students who felt connected to their university were more likely to binge drink than those who did not feel connected to their university, according to a new study. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:25:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241010142540.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002122921.htm Research shows that how we rate food is influenced by 'serial dependence' -- our judgement cascades on from the food we've just seen. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:29:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002122921.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240923110734.htm Researchers assessed the role of recessive genetic variants in developmental disorders, suggesting reanalysis of genetic data could improve understanding and diagnosis of conditions for millions of families worldwide. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:07:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240923110734.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917125355.htm The process of food intake appears to be organized at the cellular level like a relay race: during eating, the baton is passed between different teams of neurons until we have consumed the appropriate amount of energy. Through this complex mechanism, the brain likely ensures that we neither eat too little nor too much. Malfunctions of this process may lead to eating disorders such as anorexia or binge eating. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:53:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917125355.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828154934.htm Diagnostic labels for people experiencing what some consider to be relatively milder forms of mental-ill health may affect how others perceive them for better and worse, according to a new study. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:49:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828154934.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240722155002.htm Bipolar disorder and alcohol problems seem to go hand-in-hand, leading to a widespread belief that drinking acts as a kind of 'self medication' to ease bipolar's life-altering symptoms of mania, depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances and more. But a new study suggests a much more complex interaction between the two. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:50:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240722155002.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240712222143.htm A recent study has identified a specific neural activity pattern as a novel biomarker to accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who have undergone deep brain stimulation (DBS), a rapidly emerging therapeutic approach for severe psychiatric disorders. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:21:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240712222143.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240710195433.htm Do you grab a fork and take a first bite of cake, or say no and walk away? Our motivation to eat is driven by a complex web of cells in the brain that use signals from within the body, as well as sensory information about the food in front of us, to determine our behaviors. Now, scientists have identified a group of neurons in a small and understudied region of the brain -- the parasubthalamic nucleus (PSTN) -- that controls when an animal decides to take a first bite of food. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:54:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240710195433.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240627172121.htm A research team tracked children from infancy through age 3 to explore the roots of emotional overeating. Parents/caregivers were surveyed about the children's temperaments and whether they consumed food to manage their emotions. The team found that while emotional overeating was associated with temperament and individuals' capacity to manage their emotions, parents' and caregivers' reactions to the children's negative emotions had a significant impact on whether they developed emotional overeating. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:21:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240627172121.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240606001349.htm Researchers have investigated the feasibility of a new home-administered treatment for binge eating disorder. The new treatment combines a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with a training program that targets unhelpful patterns of attention around food. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:13:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240606001349.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240528115018.htm New research finds that binge-eating disorder symptoms may persist longer than once believed, finding 61 percent and 45 percent of individuals still experienced binge-eating disorder 2.5 and 5 years after their initial diagnoses, respectively. Tue, 28 May 2024 11:50:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240528115018.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240320122517.htm Psychologists have discovered a circuit in the brain of mice that makes them crave food and seek it out, even when they are not hungry. When stimulated, this cluster of cells propels mice to forage vigorously and to prefer fatty and pleasurable foods like chocolate over healthier foods like carrots. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:25:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240320122517.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240222122304.htm A new study demonstrated the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) to map a 'human dysfunctome' -- a collection of dysfunctional brain circuits associated with different disorders. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:23:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240222122304.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240220203244.htm The study looked at survey data from 3,670 young people in the UK and the Netherlands to investigate how appetite traits in early childhood might relate to the likelihood of developing eating disorder symptoms up to 10 years later. The researchers found that a particularly high food responsiveness, defined as the urge to eat when you see, smell or taste palatable food, at the ages of four and five was linked to a higher likelihood of reporting a range of eating disorder symptoms at ages 12 to 14. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:32:44 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240220203244.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240219153604.htm Problems with our sleep and internal body clock can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders, according to a new review of recent research evidence. The review suggests gaining a better understanding of the relationship between sleep, circadian rhythms and mental health could unlock new holistic treatments to alleviate mental health problems. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:36:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240219153604.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240213130405.htm New research examined how often people experiencing binge eating are also using cannabis recreationally, and whether patients who use cannabis experience more severe eating disorder symptoms or symptoms of struggling with mental health. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:04:05 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240213130405.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240129122448.htm A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with 'yo-yo dieting,' also known as weight cycling. The work underscores how toxic yo-yo dieting can be and how difficult it can be for people to break the cycle. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:24:48 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240129122448.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240108125905.htm An analysis of those posts, together with a remote study of individuals with obesity who reported using semaglutide and tirzepatide, found that the drugs decreased cravings and reduced alcohol consumption, according to a new study. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:59:05 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240108125905.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240104210122.htm Having bipolar disorder -- a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods -- can make life more challenging. It also comes with a higher risk of dying early. Now, a study puts into perspective just how large that risk is, and how it compares with other factors that can shorten life. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:01:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240104210122.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240104121825.htm New research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend to be evening-based such as depression, binge eating disorder and schizophrenia. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:18:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240104121825.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231127180702.htm Scientists describe how they identified a molecule that may trigger over-consumption of comfort foods after a threatening event. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:07:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231127180702.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231030110005.htm A research team has identified the most widespread genetic contribution by Denisovans to date. The study reveals that the genetic variant observed, which affects zinc regulation, could have signified an evolutionary advantage in our ancestors' adaptation to the cold. The study also reveals that this genetic adaptation may have predisposed modern humans to neuropsychiatric disorders. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:00:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231030110005.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231025162958.htm Researchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers associated with the condition. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:29:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231025162958.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/08/230830131943.htm Disrupted connections between memory and appetite regulating brain circuits are directly proportional to body mass index (BMI), notably in patients who suffer from disordered or overeating that can lead to obesity, such as binge eating disorder (BED), according to new research. The research notes that individuals who are obese have impaired connections between the dorsolateral hippocampus (dlHPC) and the lateral hypothalamus (LH), which may impact their ability to control or regulate emotional responses when anticipating rewarding meals or treats. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/08/230830131943.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/06/230627123020.htm Scientists have discovered an imbalance between neurochemicals in parts of OCD patients' brains key to decision-making and habit. A similar but less pronounced neurochemical imbalance was also detected in healthy individuals with milder compulsive tendencies. Researchers say the findings are a 'major piece of the puzzle' in understanding OCD. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:30:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/06/230627123020.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/06/230609123038.htm Heavy alcohol consumption may cause permanent dysregulation of neurons, or brain cells, in adolescents, according to a new study in mice. The findings suggest that exposure to binge-levels of alcohol during adolescence, when the brain is still developing, lead to long-lasting changes in the brain's ability to signal and communicate -- potentially setting the stage for long-term behavioral changes and hinting towards the mechanisms of alcohol-induced cognitive changes in humans. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:30:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/06/230609123038.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/05/230504111856.htm New guidance may help doctors correctly diagnose hoarding disorder. Hoarding disorder affects around 2% of the population but remains a largely misunderstood mental health condition. It was only added to the International Classification of Diseases in 2019, having previously been classified under Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Thu, 04 May 2023 11:18:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/05/230504111856.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/04/230405161354.htm Whether you're afraid of dogs, needles or enclosed spaces, one of the most effective interventions for this type of anxiety disorder is exposure therapy in which you confront your fear in a safe environment. A new study finds that exposure therapy is also a promising treatment for adolescents with eating disorders. They found that exposure to feared foods -- such as candy bars and pizza -- helped kids who were in a partial hospitalization program for eating disorders experience decreased anxiety toward food. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:13:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/04/230405161354.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230330102155.htm Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a promising therapy for treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A new study has found that mapping neural connections in the brains of OCD patients offers key insights that explain the observed improvements in their clinical outcomes after DBS. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:21:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230330102155.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230322140341.htm By combing through genomic data of over 1 million people of European or African descent, scientists have identified genes commonly inherited across addiction disorders, regardless of the substance being used. This dataset -- one of largest and most diverse of its kind -- may help reveal new treatment targets across multiple substance use disorders, including for people diagnosed with more than one. The findings also reinforce the role of the dopamine system in addiction, by showing that the combination of genes underlying addiction disorders was also associated with regulation of dopamine signaling. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:03:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230322140341.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230307073219.htm Recent findings point toward a potential new drug target for treating alcohol use disorder. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:32:19 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230307073219.htm