Science Could Erase Stigma of Anorexia

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"This study suggests that even a nugget of accurate biological information can influence how health care professionals perceive the illness," study senior author Dr. Cynthia M. Bulik, director of UNC's Eating Disorders Program, said in a prepared statement.

"It opens up new horizons for accurate information campaigns to help the public understand that people with anorexia nervosa are not to blame for their illness and that biology plays a role," Bulik said.

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The U.S. National Women's Health Information Center has more about anorexia nervosa.

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