Anorexia Nervosa

Discovery of Cells and Circuitry Linking Prior Experiences to Appetite, Providing Insights Into Eating Disorders
A research team that included six BBRF grantees has published results of experiments that identify a brain circuit and specific cell types whose actions link our past experiences with how much we eat. Read More
Binge Eating Disorder, Often Untreated, Typically Persists for Years, With Infrequent Remissions, Study Finds
Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most prevalent eating disorder among Americans, affecting an estimated 1% to 3% of individuals. The disorder is characterized by loss of control over eating. The… Read More
A Food-Seeking Circuit in the Brain That Can Override Hunger or “Fullness” Signals May Shed Light on Eating Disorders
Research that was initially focused on fear, anxiety, and defensive behaviors has resulted in a series of unexpected discoveries that have shed new light on eating behaviors, and, possibly, on eating… Read More
Researchers Identify Habit-Related Neural Circuitry That is Likely Perturbed in Binge-Eating Disorders
A team of investigators led by a BBRF grantee reports that they have gained new insight into circuit-based mechanisms in the human brain that underlie habitual behaviors, specifically those involved… Read More
Stress Hormone Levels May Predict Risk of Binge Eating Following Weight Restoration in Anorexia Nervosa
Researchers studying changes in levels of stress and appetite hormones in women recovering from the eating disorder anorexia nervosa (AN) report that it may be possible to predict certain serious… Read More