Teenagers from households with lower incomes and lower levels of education are more likely to have an eating disorder, a new study co-led by UCL researchers finds. The study, published in the International Journal of Eating ...
Sep 7, 2026
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The simple sentence: "No thanks, I don't eat meat" can prompt very different reactions, but the question that often follows is: "Why?"
Jul 27, 2026
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Many people in the U.K. now use apps, smartwatches or wearable devices to track their physical activity. Fitness trackers promise to help users become fitter, happier and healthier versions of themselves. For many people, ...
Jul 4, 2026
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Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better.
Jun 30, 2026
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A nutritious diet is one of the key ways to stay physically and mentally fit. Research suggests it may reduce your risk of developing various conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Diet ...
Jun 3, 2026
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Raising children to have a good relationship with food and their bodies is one of the best ways to promote good self-esteem and protect them from developing disordered eating. But this can be tricky if you struggle with eating ...
Apr 27, 2026
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People recovering from eating disorders often use social media for support, seeking out recovery content, body-positive creators and others with similar experiences. But recent research my colleagues and I have conducted ...
Feb 25, 2026
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Eat this, not that. This one food will cure everything. That food is poison. Cut this food out. Try this diet. Don't eat at these times. Eat this food and you'll lose weight. With society's obsession with food, health and ...
Jan 27, 2026
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A web-based, cognitive behavioral self-help intervention effectively cuts bulimia nervosa symptoms, according to a study published online July 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 19, 2024
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How many of us recall having to calculate our body-mass index (BMI) as children at school, prompting comparisons of our weight with that of our peers? Or perhaps we remember references to calories and diets in the classroom.
Feb 6, 2024
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