Why are Friends Similarly Weight-Conscious?
BY: Addie Humphrey DATE: November 28, 2016 Whether talking about underage drinking or bullying, the media often cite peer pressure as the root cause of teen behavior. As many parents […]
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THE IMPORTANCE OF GENETICS IN EATING DISORDERS – PART 3: WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED FROM THE GENETIC STUDIES OF OTHER PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
BY: Zeynep Yilmaz, PhD DATE: November 14, 2016 In continuation with Parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, we will now present you with an overview of what we […]
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 […]
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 – Terms to Know
Terms You Need to Know Case: Individuals who have had the disorder being studied Control: Individuals who have never had the disorder being studied Genetics: A special branch of biology […]
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