New study sheds light on role of genetics in recovering from eating disorders
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 16:30
in Psychology & Sociology
A substantial number of people with eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa have a chronic course. They are severely underweight and have a high likelihood of dying from malnutrition. No treatment has been found that helps people who are chronically ill. Now, a new study sheds light on the reason that some people have poor outcome.