Health News Archives

Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents’ Help
Research shows that recovery improves with family involvement

The Dark Side of Vegetarianism
For some teens and young adults, it may be concealing eating disorders

Brains of Bulimia Patients Wired Differently
Study found regions related to impulse control were less active

Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Vary by Gender
Rejecting media images, resilience to negative comments should be focus of prevention

Disordered Eating Is Widespread Among U.S. Women
75% say they behave abnormally around food, survey finds

Having Twin Sister Boosts Men’s Anorexia Risk
Shared fetal environment may be to blame, researchers say

Teen Boys at Growing Risk for Eating Disorders
Decade of data shows increase in weight-control behaviors across cultures

’Diabulimia’ Triples Risk of Death Among Women With Diabetes
Restricting insulin doses to lose weight increases chances of complications, study finds

Eating Disorders Often Overlooked in Boys
They don't share the warning signs of young girls, studies find

Binge Eating Tops Other Eating Disorders: Survey
The compulsive behavior is widespread and helps drive obesity epidemic, experts say