Bulimia Nervosa

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 21-27, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder

This past week was National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which entails conditions like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorders. Eating disorders are not just means of controlling food, they can have serious health consequences and are often tied to a mental disorder as well. Below are Bel Marra Health’s top news stories on ...click here to read more

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, may be caused by altered function of neural circuitry

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, two eating disorders, may be caused by altered function of neural circuitry. Both eating disorders are known to be deadly and are characterized by extreme behavior of restricting food intake, or binging and purging. Research lead Walter H. Kaye said, “It has been unknown whether individuals with anorexia or bulimia ...click here to read more

Type-2 diabetes risk higher in bulimia patients

Bulimia nervosa is when a person binges and purges food. This means they will consume large amounts of food only to expel it from their body immediately afterward. This can be done through vomiting or with the use of laxatives. Causes of bulimia nervosa can range from psychological, biological, social and cultural influences. Type-2 diabetes ...click here to read more