Eating Disorders News

Confused by conflicting messages about diet and health, vulnerable young women are turning to lifestyle anorexia websites for 'thin-spiration'. By Sophie Goodchild Just one click of the mouse grants you immediate access to the disturbing and deadly domain of the women who are literally starving to be thin.

A surge in disorder cases has prompted authorities to launch a program to tackle the potentially deadly condition in Geelong.

'Hills' star revealed her battle with the eating disorder to help inform others about the disease.

SUE FEA talks to the head of the specialist eating disorder service at Princess Margaret Hospital, in Christchurch, where there is light at the end of a long tunnel for sufferers of anorexia and their families.

Results of Recent Survey Also Reflect the Critical Need for Cross-Disciplinary Eating Disorder Treatment Increasing patient caseloads, professional collaboration/patient sharing and lack of medical resources are among the trends revealed in a May 2009 survey of eating disorder professionals conducted by the Eating Recovery Center , the premier ...

Due to the rapid growth in the number of patients presenting with an eating disorder, as well as increased awareness of the medical complications often associated with eating disorders, clinicians are finding it critical to work with other professionals to effectively treat eating disordered patients.

Posted By aStorygirl 23 hours, 25 minutes ago in News Easy access to a wide variety of media increases a child's risk for numerous health issues, such as obesity, eating disorders, drug use and early sexual activity, according to a U.S. expert, who warns parents to limit access to computers, TV and more.

Easy access to a wide variety of media increases a child's risk for numerous health issues, such as obesity, eating disorders, drug use and early sexual activity, according to a U.S. expert.

Don't ignore body issues. A negative body image can lead to depression, anxiety and sometimes-fatal eating disorders.

The eating disorder anorexia nervosa is often thought of as a 'women's disease.' So it should be no big surprise to anyone that help for a boy suffering from the disease is hard to come by.

When actor Dennis Quaid confessed last year that he had suffered a long, difficult and secret bout with "manorexia," there was a collective sigh of relief from specialists working with men and eating disorders.

THE number of girls aged EIGHT or younger needing hospital treatment for eating disorders has rocketed by 25 per cent, it was revealed yesterday.

An old church is becoming a new home for the Emily Program's residential treatment facility for eating disorders, which will move from Chaska to St.

Does the new YA novel Wintergirls TEACH girls to have anorexia? The NY Times poses an interesting question this morning: In writing about eating disorders, are authors, unwittingly, creating an alluring guidebook to the disease? Case in point: Wintergirls , a new YA novel by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Just before sundown on a Friday evening, Rachel Nathanson turned on a lamp in her living room and recited the prayer traditionally said upon kindling Sabbath candles.

PATIENTS suffering from severe eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia would be treated at Scotland's first dedicated unit under plans revealed yesterday.

Hey Unique Gifted Lovable You or Hey UGLY is a non for profit aimed at building teen self-esteem to help counter eating disorders, drug abuse, and violence.

A weight loss drug licensed only for the seriously overweight can be bought online without medical checks, the Evening Standard can reveal.

The eating disorder anorexia nervosa is a brain disorder that distorts a person's thinking about food.

" Britain's Next Top Model" features an openly anorexic contestant, Jade McSorley.