MRI brain scans of young people with eating disorders uncovered startling revelations about adult behavior

Researchers found a link between brain maturation and unhealthy eating patterns.

In Western countries, approximately 18% of young women and 2% of young men have reported an struggling with an eating disorder. A new study published in the journal Nature Mental Health examined the relationship between eating disorders, behavior patterns, and brain structure. It found that youth with eating disorders had brains that were maturing more slowly.