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Categories: Eating Disorder Research, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Published Exposure therapy to feared foods may help kids with eating disorders
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source 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.
Published Fiber discovery could shape better gut health
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Changing the structure of a dietary fiber commonly found in a range of food products has been found to promote healthy gut bacteria and reduce gas formation, a finding that could help people with intolerances to fiber and irritable bowel conditions.
Published Accepting anxiety for peace of mind
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Sadly, many family members, friends, and celebrities have suffered from anorexia nervosa, a severe psychiatric disorder associated with intense anxieties concerning weight, shape, and self-esteem. AN is characterized by an eating disorder, food restriction, voluntary vomiting, and extreme emaciation.
Published Serious eating disorder ARFID is highly heritable, according to new twin study
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source ARFID is strongly influenced by genetic factors, according to a twin study examining this relatively new type of eating disorder.
Published Disordered eating is not only a disease of affluent girls
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Predominant stereotypes about eating disorders suggest that it is a condition mainly associated with girls from wealthy backgrounds. However, a new study found that boys living in disadvantaged circumstances are at an increased risk for disordered eating, particularly if they have underlying genetic risk factors.
Published Lower bacterial diversity is associated with irritable bowel syndrome
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have lower bacterial diversity in the intestine than do healthy people, according to a team of investigators. The investigators believe that theirs is the first analysis to find a clear association between IBS and reduced diversity in the microbiota of the gut.
Published Body Dissatisfaction Can Lead to Eating Disorders at Any Age
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Eating disorders are stereotypically associated with adolescents and young adults. Growing evidence, however, suggests that these conditions can occur at any time during a woman's lifespan, including at midlife. A new study finds that body dissatisfaction is a primary cause of eating disorders, especially during perimenopause.
Published Realtime monitoring with a wearable device reveals IBS-related changes
(via sciencedaily.com) A research group recorded the autonomic nervous system activity in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and healthy subjects using a wearable device and a proprietary smartphone application to record daily life events such as defecation and sleep. As a result, they found that sympathetic nervous system activity was activated in IBS patients from 2 minutes before defecation and continued until 9 minutes after defecation. Further research is expected to improve the quality of life of IBS patients and elucidate the pathophysiology.
Published Treating gut pain via a Nobel prize-winning receptor
(via sciencedaily.com) Targeting a receptor responsible for our sense of touch and temperature, which researchers have now found to be present in our colon, could provide a new avenue for treating chronic pain associated with gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome. A team examining the colon identified the presence of Piezo2, the subject of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, now known to be responsible for sensing light touch on our skin.
Published Scientists uncover possible neural link between early life trauma and binge-eating disorder
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Research has revealed how a pathway in the brain that typically provides signals to stop eating may be altered by early life trauma. The discovery, obtained from studies in mice adds new perspective to binge eating and obesity.
Published How gravity may cause irritable bowel syndrome
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new theory suggests irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the most common gastrointestinal disorder, may be caused by gravity. An expert explains that IBS -- and many other conditions -- could result from the body's inability to manage gravity.
Published Bloating common issue among Americans
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a weekly basis, and most aren't seeking professional care for it, according to a new study.
Published Adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inactive inflammatory bowel disease
(via sciencedaily.com) Inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for giving birth preterm even when in apparent disease remission, a new study shows. If corroborated, the results may eventually affect recommendations for women with ulcerative colitis who tries to conceive.
Published Circadian rhythm disruption found to be common among mental health disorders
(via sciencedaily.com) Scientists hypothesize that circadian rhythm disruption is a psychopathology factor shared by a broad range of mental illnesses and that research into its molecular foundation could be key to unlocking better therapies and treatments.
Published Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A small device that detects food craving-related brain activity in a key brain region, and responds by electrically stimulating that region, has shown promise in a pilot clinical trial in two patients with loss-of-control binge eating disorder (BED), according to researchers.
Published Histamine-producing gut bacteria can trigger chronic abdominal pain
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source The culprit is what has now been named Klebsiella aerogenes, the McMaster-Queen (MQ) strain, identified in up to 25 per cent of gut microbiota samples from patients with IBS. Researchers examined stool microbiota samples from both Canadian and American patient cohorts.
Published Large study reveals stark changes in brain structure for people with anorexia
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source New findings highlight clear differences in grey matter for people with anorexia nervosa and point to the importance of early treatment interventions.
Published Multiple diagnoses are the norm for mental illness; A new genetic analysis helps explain why
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source An analysis of 11 major psychiatric disorders offers new insight into why comorbidities are the norm when it comes to mental illness. The study suggests that while there is no single gene or set of genes underlying risk for all of them, subsets of disorders -- including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia; anorexia nervosa and obsessive-compulsive disorder; and major depression and anxiety --s hare a common genetic architecture.
Published Researcher looks into little known 'purging disorder'
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Though purging is often a condition associated with bulimia nervosa, new research at Ohio University suggests that a different kind of eating disorder could also be responsible.
Published The hidden issue of anorexia in pregnancy
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Pregnant women with anorexia are at greater risk of having a stillbirth, underweight baby or pre-term birth, yet there are no clear guidelines for how doctors should manage the condition, according to a new study. Researchers have developed recommendations and principles for multidisciplinary management of anorexia nervosa in pregnancy. These recommendations include a focus on the specialist mental health, obstetric, medical, and nutritional care required to ensure optimal outcomes for women and their infants.