Food calorie labels on menus in cafes and restaurants can be helpful for people with binge eating disorders, even aiding their recovery, finds new research from UCL and King's College London. For the study, published in BMJ ...
Apr 14, 2026
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They're tired all the time. They fainted at school. Their blood pressure, body temperature or heart rate are super low. They've lost a lot of weight in a few months. Their hair is falling out.
Mar 18, 2026
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The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) has reached consensus on candidate biomarkers for anorexia nervosa and published a statement. Lead author on the consensus statement, published in The World ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Approximately 30 million Americans will experience some form of disordered eating in their lifetime. These conditions, which include anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, also seem to affect about twice as many women as men, ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Olympians—athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health—are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical strength through rigorous training and diets that ...
Feb 16, 2026
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Researchers led by Dr. Claire Foldi at Monash University have discovered that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, produces subtle but distinct effects on social behavior and inflammation that depend ...
Feb 3, 2026
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When people picture someone with an eating disorder, many think of a thin teenage girl with anorexia nervosa. This stereotype is so pervasive it can feel like a fact.
Jan 12, 2026
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Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric condition characterized by a fear of weight gain and reduced calorie consumption that can result in dangerous weight loss. This condition is thought to affect around 1–4% of all women, and ...
Jan 6, 2026
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Holidays can be exceptionally stressful for children, adolescents, parents and families who have food or body concerns. Pediatricians are in a prime position to anticipate potentially stressful food-related situations and ...
Dec 15, 2025
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As the festive season approaches, perhaps you're thinking of hosting friends and family.
Dec 5, 2025
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