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Adult Acne Increases Risk Of Eating Disorders

WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 — People with acne are at increased risk of developing an eating disorder, a new study says. Adult acne patients are 2.4 times more likely to have an eating disorder, r...

Adult Acne Linked to Higher Risk for Eating Disorders

WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – Adults with acne have a higher likelihood of having eating disorders, according to a letter to the editor published online April 16 in the Journal of the European Academy ...

Body Image Problems Start In Childhood, Researchers Say

TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 – People start developing unhealthy perceptions of their own bodies in early childhood, a new study suggests. Kids as young as 7 start to judge their bodies in ways that...

Nutrition Label Policies May Have Negative Impact on People With Eating Disorders

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 – Out-of-home nutrition label policies have a potential negative impact on individuals with eating disorders, according to a review published online Jan. 29 in BMJ Public...

Calorie Labels Harmful For People With Eating Disorders

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 – Calorie labels on restaurant menus are harming people with eating disorders, a new evidence review claims. These labels are meant to make it healthier to eat out at...

Risk for Psychiatric Disorders Up for Offspring of Moms With Eating Disorder

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 – Offspring of mothers with an eating disorder or prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) outside the normal weight range have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders,...

Electrolyte Abnormalities Tied to Adverse Outcomes in Eating Disorders

TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2024 – For people with an eating disorder, electrolyte abnormalities are associated with death and poor physical health outcomes, according to a study published in the October...

Psilocybin May Curb Mental Illness That Leads to Eating Disorders

TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2024 – Psilocybin could help people suffering from a mental health problem that can lead to eating disorders, a new study suggests. Psilocybin, the active chemical in “magic” mus...

Screen Time, Social Media Use Linked to Eating Disorder Symptoms

MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2024 – Greater total screen time, social media use, and problematic screen use are associated with eating disorder symptoms in early adolescence, according to a study published...

Social Media Linked to Eating Disorders in Kids and Young Teens

FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 – Excessive time spent on social media increases children's and teens’ risk of developing an eating disorder, a new study warns. Each additional hour of total screen time or s...

PCOS Linked to Increased Odds of Eating Disorders

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 – Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased likelihood of any eating disorder, according to a review published online Aug. 8 in the Journal of Clinical...

Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Aids Bulimia Outcomes

THURSDAY, July 18, 2024 – 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. ...

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