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People With Eating Disorders Report Success Self-Medicating With Non-Rx Drugs
FRIDAY, Aug. 1, 2025 – People with eating disorders report success with self-medicating with nonprescribed drugs instead of prescription antidepressants, according to a study published online July...
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...
Eating Behaviors, Certain Foods Linked to Pelvic Floor Disorders
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, 2025 – Eating behavior and consuming certain foods are associated with perceived pelvic floor disorders, according to a study recently published in Women's Health. Mari A....
Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Body Image Disorder in Young Adults
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 – Protein shakes and pre-workout mixes are popular among gym-goers, but they might signal a deeper issue for some young adults. A study published Feb. 19 in the journal PLOS ...
Unhealthy Eating Linked To Female Incontinence
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 – A junk-food lifestyle might contribute to embarrassing little leaks in middle-aged women, a new study suggests. Women who often munch fast food or packaged eats appear...
Weight-Obsessed Teens Face Triple the Odds for Self-Harm
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 – Even if a teen is at a healthy weight, just thinking they are overweight can greatly raise their odds for self-harm, a new study finds. “What we found was that the p...
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...
Are Young People With Eating Disorders Predisposed to Them?
TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 – Eating disorders appear to be linked to differences in brain structure among teenagers. Young adults who develop eating disorders appear to have delayed brain maturation as...
Risk for Cardiovascular Conditions Increased With Anorexia Nervosa Diagnosis
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 – Patients with an anorexia nervosa (AN) diagnosis have an increased risk for cardiovascular conditions, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in JAMA Network Open....
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...