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Eating Disorders Common in People With Type 1 Diabetes
THURSDAY, May 9, 2024 – One in every four people age 16 or older with type 1 diabetes may be struggling with an eating disorder, a new review of data on the subject finds. Type 1 diabetes is an...
Stigma, Shame Hit Many Gay Men Affected by Mpox Outbreak
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – A British study finds that beyond the physical pain and turmoil of an mpox diagnosis, many of the mostly gay and bisexual men infected during the 2022 outbreak faced stigma,...
Food-Focused Toddlers at Higher Risk for Eating Disorders as Teens
FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2024 – Toddlers who are really into their food might have a higher risk of developing an eating disorder once they enter adolescence, a new study shows. Kids ages 4 and 5 with a...
Anorexia Associated With Being an Early Riser
TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2024 – Anorexia nervosa is associated with a genetic predisposition to being an early riser, according to a study published online Jan. 4 in JAMA Network Open. Hannah Wilcox, from ...
Could 'Early Birds' Be at Higher Risk for Anorexia?
THURSDAY, Jan. 4, 2024 – People who are early risers appear to be at greater risk of developing anorexia, a new study claims. This differs from other disorders like depression, binge eating and...
Teens With Epilepsy Face Higher Odds for Eating Disorders
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 – Teenagers with epilepsy are more likely to have an eating disorder than those not suffering from the brain disease, a new study shows. About 8.4% of children ages 10 to 19...
Lower Number of Positive Childhood Experiences Tied to Eating Behaviors in College Students
TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2023 – A lower number of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) is associated with a higher prevalence of binge-eating disorder characteristics and lower scores for intuitive eating...
Eating Disorders Linked to Negative Physical Health
THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 – Eating disorders are associated with a significant increase in the risk for physical multimorbidity, according to a study recently published online in Eating and Weight ...
Sociodemographic Factors Tied to Binge-Eating Behaviors in Teens
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 – Sociodemographic variables are significantly associated with binge-eating disorder (BED) and binge-eating behaviors in adolescents, according to a study published online...
Lesbian & Gay Teens Have Twice the Odds for Binge-Eating Disorders
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 – Stigma can take a toll on lesbian, gay and bisexual teens, leading to high rates of binge-eating disorders, researchers say. Compared to their non-LGBTQ peers, lesbian, gay...
ED Visits Up for Eating Disorders Across All Ages During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 – During the pandemic, there was an increase in emergency department visits for eating disorders among adolescents, young adults, and older adults, while hospital admissions...
Few Doctors, Spotty Internet: Finding Mental Health Care Tough for Many Americans
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 – Nearly one in five counties across the United States lack psychiatrists or internet service, making it difficult for around 10.5 million Americans to find mental health...
Cyberbullying Tied to Eating Disorder Symptoms in Early Adolescence
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 – Cyberbullying victimization and perpetration in early adolescence are associated with eating disorder symptoms, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in the...
Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 – For parents worried about how Disney princesses might impact their child's self-image, a new study is saying, “Let it go.” “In children's media, about 60% of the chara...
Could 'Float Therapy' Help Ease Anorexia?
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – Float therapy, where a patient is suspended in a pool of warm, salty water in a soundproof room, could help ease some aspects of anorexia nervosa, a small new study found....
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