Teens with epilepsy face higher odds for eating disorders
Teenagers with epilepsy are more likely to have an eating disorder than those not suffering from the brain disease, a new study shows.
Dec 4, 2023
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Mental Disorders: News and Research on Bulimia Nervosa
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Eating disorder hospitalizations on the rise in Canada, affecting 'atypical' groups the most: Study
There was a disproportionate rise in pediatric eating disorder hospitalizations among males, younger adolescents, and individuals with eating disorder diagnoses other than anorexia or bulimia, according to a new study from ...
Dec 4, 2023
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Non-Europeans found to have more eating disorder symptoms, but less likely to receive specialist treatment
People in Sweden of non-European descent have almost three times as many eating disorder symptoms as people born in Sweden. But despite this, they have significantly less access to specialist treatment. This is according ...
Nov 29, 2023
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From 2018–2022, eating disorder claim lines increased 65% nationally as a percentage of all medical claim lines: Report
From 2018 to 2022, eating disorder claim lines increased 65% nationally as a percentage of all medical claim lines. All eating disorders studied increased during this period, but at different rates: avoidant/restrictive food ...
Nov 15, 2023
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Matthew Perry: The power of celebrities speaking publicly about their addiction
As the outpouring of tributes from celebrities and fans shows, the actor Matthew Perry and his Friends character, Chandler Bing, meant a huge amount to many people.
Nov 7, 2023
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Mothers play powerful role in shaping daughters' body image, say psychologists
Experts have warned that "fat talk" by mothers can unwittingly create problems for their daughter's body satisfaction and even cause future disordered eating.
Oct 6, 2023
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Researcher: In sports, abuse is often dismissed as 'good coaching'
The head coach of the Welsh men's rugby squad, Warren Gatland, has built a reputation as one of the best coaches in the world. But his "intense training methods" have drawn comparisons to waterboarding, and his training programs ...
Sep 22, 2023
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Shared genetic factors influence risks for disordered eating and alcohol use in late adolescence, twin study finds
Certain genetic influences contribute to disordered eating and problematic alcohol use, leaving some people vulnerable to both conditions, according to a large study of late adolescent twins.
Sep 18, 2023
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What does having a 'good relationship with food' mean? 4 ways to know if you've got one
Traveling on a train recently you couldn't help but overhear two women deep in conversation about a mutual obsession with food, including emotional triggers that pushed them towards chocolate and pizza.
Sep 18, 2023
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A surge in eating disorders in Medi-Cal patients shows stark gaps in care
Kim Nguyen weighed barely 80 pounds when she finally reached an eating disorder specialist through Medi-Cal last year.
Aug 17, 2023
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