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Anorexia's Brain Grip: New Hope for Treatment-Resistant Eating Disorders

Neuroscience reveals how anorexia alters brain circuits, explaining its deadly grip and paving the way for novel therapies like brain stimulation and experimental drugs.

Key Takeaways

Anorexia nervosa alters brain circuits governing reward, habit, and emotion.
One-third of people with anorexia do not recover with current treatments.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 8, 2026·via newscientist.com