A major study published in *The Lancet* reports that many people seeking help for eating disorders are not taken seriously by general practitioners (GPs). Researchers from Canada and the UK analyze clinical experiences and conclude that about three in four patients are dismissed when they consult primary care for symptoms related to eating disorders. The study suggests that failures in recognition may be linked to clinicians being more likely to identify anorexia than other eating disorders. While the outlets focus on the headline figure, both describe the same underlying finding and the same interpretation: that some eating disorder cases other than anorexia may be overlooked or not appropriately addressed in general practice. The researchers’ overall message is that improved recognition and response in primary care may be needed to ensure patients receive timely assessment and care. The reporting also emphasizes that the results come from work published in a leading medical journal and draws attention to potential gaps in how eating disorders are identified in routine healthcare settings.