Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies
One-third of people with anorexia nervosa don’t recover and treatment has remained stagnant for years. Now we’re beginning to understand how the condition takes over the mind
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New Scientist
8 Jun 2026 10 days ago 1 min read
New Scientist — 8 June 2026
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Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies
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One-third of people with anorexia nervosa don’t recover and treatment has remained stagnant for years. Now we’re beginning to understand how the condi