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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 06:03 am
Post topic: Biological Origins of Anorexia		  
A new study, jointly conducted by the University of Waterloo and the University of Sussex, points to the possibility that anorexia may be caused by fetal exposure to certain maternal hormones in the womb. Researchers examined the medical records of thousands of Swedish twins. While the vast majority of anorexics are women, the researchers found that male babies who had female twins were just as likely as their sisters to develop anorexia, a serious eating disorder that can be fatal. The researchers are hopeful that the findings will help in the future development of medications and other therapies.
Tags: research-studies , maternal-hormones , hormones , eating-disorders , anorexia
 
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Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 248
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 06:31 pm
Post topic: Biological Origins of Anorexia		  
I do believe that some of it is passed on down the line through genetics, but it seems that the stress in the family and unrealistic expectations of their body plays a major role. It is so sad when young young girls are dieting and worried about being too heavy. Really scarrry because their life is in jeopardy.

Sissy
 
 
 

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