When the typical college student hears the words "eating disorder," plenty of images come to mind: emaciated bodies, salad-only dinners and image-conscious high school students puking in the bathroom ...

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In the 1970s, they tried lithium. Then it was zinc and THC. Anti-anxiety drugs had their turn. So did Prozac and SSRIs and atypical antidepressants. Nothing worked. Patients with anorexia were still ...

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Here's what anorexia nervosa is, why it's so concerning and how people who struggle with the disorder can get help.

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Untreated eating disorders in teenagers can have long-term adverse health effects and may be fatal. Caregivers and family members can learn about eating disorders to provide emotional support and aid ...