One in 10 girls in Canada has an eating disorder. It takes a lot of courage to confront it, accept the diagnosis and then do something about it.
Eating Disorders
French Parliament Suggests Law Banning 'Dangerously Thin' Models
The French Parliament approved a measure that would ban the use of dangerously thin female models on Friday in an attempt to discourage anorexia, which apparently affects u
Binge Eating
Binge Eating Disorder Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Binge eating, also called compulsive overeating, is a new diagnostic category within the spectrum of eating disorders.
Research
Researchers Tackle Ways of Dealing with Eating Disorders
According to a study, a large number of people who are struggling with eating disorders like anorexia have a “chronic course” which has a tendency of ending very badly for
Treatment
ADHD Drug Could Be Used To Treat Binge Eating Disorder
A number study suggests that a popular drug used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could be used in combating binge eating disorder (BED).
Causes
Selfie Craze Is Fueling Eating Disorders, Doctor Claims
The craze over skinny selfies is fuelling dangerous eating disorders, according to one leading expert at the Priory group. According to Dr.
Celebrities
Celebrities Open Up About Their Eating Disorders
It’s no secret that celebrities have a lot of influence in today’s world, inspiring everything from fashion trends to viral political or cultural awareness campaigns.
Treatment
Anorexia Hair Growth: The Causes of Hair Loss and Treatment for Hair Re-Growth
Hair loss, hair thinning, brittle fingernails, and flaky skin are all common side effects of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Anorexia
Anorexia and Anorexia Nervosa: Is There A Difference?
Although they are often used interchangeably, the terms “anorexia” and “anorexia nervosa” actually refer to two distinct eating disorder conditions.
Eating Disorders
Six of The Most Common Types of Eating Disorders
After collating a series of national surveys, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) estimates that, in America alone, approximately 20 million women and 10 milli