Anorexia May Stunt Young Women’s Growth

Girls with anorexia nervosa can have stunted growth and may not reach their full height potential, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which a person loses an unhealthy amount of weight on purpose by dieting, sometimes along with excessive exercise, binge eating, and/or purging behaviors. People with anorexia nervosa have an intense fear of […]

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