Recapping BEDA 2016
BY: Christine Peat, PhD DATE: November 9, 2016 The Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) recently held its 7th annual conference in San Francisco, CA from October 27-29th. The theme of […]
Category Archives: Our Studies
The Importance of Genetics in Eating Disorders – Part 2: The Genetics of Eating Disorders
BY: Jessica Baker, PhD DATE: October 31, 2016 Hopefully you read Part 1 of this blog series, Overview of Genetics and Genetic Research Methods, which provided a basic introduction to […]
Eating Behaviors During the Menstrual Cycle
Are you a woman between the ages of 18-25 who binge eats or overeats? The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking volunteers for a research study examining […]
The Importance of Genetics in Eating Disorders – Part 1: Overview of Genetics and Genetic Research Methods
BY: Melissa Munn-Chernoff, PhD DATE: October 19, 2016 Genetics. This term is often used in psychiatry and discussed in the media, yet I have found in my 15+ years of […]
Binge-Eating Disorder and Medical Risk
BY: Hunna Watson, PhD DATE: September 26, 2016 Recent research to come out of UNCs Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) in partnership with the Center for Eating Disorders […]
Microbiome: A New Direction in Understanding Anorexia Nervosa
BY: Stephanie Thomas, PhD DATE: September 1, 2016 The big buzz in research these days is “Microbiome”. It has even caught the attention of the White House. On May 13th […]
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