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On this week’s SciFiles, your hosts Chelsie and Daniel interview Megan Mikhail. Megan’s research focuses on the intersection between biological and environmental risk for eating disorders, with a particular focus on underserved and marginalized populations. Historically, eating disorders have been stereotyped as “vanity disorders” that predominantly affect advantaged (i.e., white, wealthy) individuals. Unfortunately, these stereotypes have led to the increased stigma around eating disorders, and limited access to care for people from disadvantaged backgrounds. In research including a representative sample of over 6,800 youth from the state of Michigan, Megan found that eating disorder symptoms were significantly greater in youth experiencing familial and neighborhood disadvantage. Moreover, genetic influences on eating disorder symptoms appeared to be expressed earlier and more strongly in these youth. Contrary to stereotypes, Megan’s research suggests that children and adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds may be at elevated risk for eating disorders, especially when they also have genetic vulnerabilities. Their research highlights the urgent need for access to screening and treatment for eating disorders for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who are currently underserved. Press release from MSU describing one of Megan’s recent studies: https://socialscience.msu.edu/news-events/news/2021-12-13.htmlFor people who may be worried about their food or eating, the National Eating Disorders Association offers support and resources: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/If you’re interested in talking about your MSU research on the radio or nominating a student, please email Chelsie and Danny at scifiles@impact89fm.org. Check The Sci-Files out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube! 

On this week’s SciFiles, your hosts Chelsie and Daniel interview Megan Mikhail. Megan’s research focuses on the intersection between biological and environmental risk for eating disorders, with a particular focus on underserved and marginalized populations. Historically, eating disorders have been stereotyped as “vanity disorders” that predominantly affect advantaged (i.e., white, wealthy) individuals. Unfortunately, these stereotypes have led to the increased stigma around eating disorders, and limited access to care for people from disadvantaged backgrounds. In research including a representative sample of over 6,800 youth from the state of Michigan, Megan found that eating disorder symptoms were significantly greater in youth experiencing familial and neighborhood disadvantage. Moreover, genetic influences on eating disorder symptoms appeared to be expressed earlier and more strongly in these youth. Contrary to stereotypes, Megan’s research suggests that children and adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds may be at elevated risk for eating disorders, especially when they also have genetic vulnerabilities. Their research highlights the urgent need for access to screening and treatment for eating disorders for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who are currently underserved. Press release from MSU describing one of Megan’s recent studies: <a href="https://socialscience.msu.edu/news-events/news/2021-12-13.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://socialscience.msu.edu/news-events/news/2021-12-13.html</a>For people who may be worried about their food or eating, the National Eating Disorders Association offers support and resources: <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/</a>If you’re interested in talking about your MSU research on the radio or nominating a student, please email Chelsie and Danny at scifiles@impact89fm.org. Check The Sci-Files out on <a href="https://twitter.com/scifiles89fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SciFiles89FM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scifiles/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sci-files/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">, LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCOH_2VjUv3gbYTJThyRBg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>!

Megan Mikhail about Disadvantage and Eating Disorders - Overturning Stereotypes

Megan Mikhail is a research student who looks to understand what exactly causes eating disorders. In this episode, she shares the latest in research relating to what causes them, but also what factors best treat themMegan is a PHD student in the clinical psychology program at Michigan State University. Megan’s research looks at the interaction between biological and environmental risk for disordered eating- with particular focus on the role of emotions in disordered eating, and eating disorders in disadvantaged populations. Megan’s Research: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9262-3683Contact Megan: https://msutwinstudies.com/megan-mFollow the hosts on instagram@lisahayim@radioamySUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss an episode and SHARE with your friends &amp; family. Questions? Guest Submissions? Email us: hello@outweighpodcast.comWanna Ditch the rules but don’t know where to begin? It starts when you know THE TRUTH about how the body works, and use it as armor against the noise. Enroll in Lisa’s mini course Ditch Diets for Good for just $10 dollars and take a giant first step in learning to F*RK THE NOISE. Code: OUTWEIGH at checkout.This podcast was edited by Houston Tilley  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Mikhail is a research student who looks to understand what exactly causes eating disorders. In this episode, she shares the latest in research relating to what causes them, but also what factors best treat them Megan is a PHD student in the clinical psychology program at Michigan State University. Megan’s research looks at the interaction between biological and environmental risk for disordered eating- with particular focus on the role of emotions in disordered eating, and eating disorders in disadvantaged populations.  Megan’s Research: <a href="https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9262-3683" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9262-3683</a>Contact Megan: <a href="https://msutwinstudies.com/megan-m" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://msutwinstudies.com/megan-m</a> Follow the hosts on instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisahayim/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lisahayim</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@radioamy</a> SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss an episode and SHARE with your friends &amp; family. Questions? Guest Submissions? Email us: hello@outweighpodcast.comWanna Ditch the rules but don’t know where to begin? It starts when you know THE TRUTH about how the body works, and use it as armor against the noise. Enroll in Lisa’s mini course Ditch Diets for Good for just $10 dollars and take a giant first step in learning to F*RK THE NOISE. Code: OUTWEIGH at checkout. This podcast was edited by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houstontilley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Houston Tilley</a> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.