Eating Disorders

TV Scoop interview: Alex Hunter, How Mad Are You?

For the past two weeks I've reviewed Horizon's How mad Are You ? two-parter. I had a few misgivings about the whole thing being presented in kind of almost reality TV-style format, but it was interesting, entertaining,...

[Government News] Eating Disorders Added in State Parity Expansions

Rich Daly The efforts in Illinois and Massachusetts led to the few changes to state parity laws that legislators enacted this year as many awaited the outcome of the push for federal parity legislation. The conditions that...

New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics

Structural abnormalities start early, researchers report By Ed Edelson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- "What we have found in this study is an exciting new thing," said Dr. Miriam A. Bredella, lead...

New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- "What we have found in this study is an exciting new thing," said Dr. Miriam A. Bredella, lead author of a report in the December issue of Radiology. The new study "shows that the quality...

TV Review: Horizon: How Mad Are You? (episode two), BBC Two, Tuesday 18 November, 9pm

Lots of things to think about after last week's opening episode of the How Mad Are You? double-header. A quick recap: ten people gathered in a big castle, five of them were classed as 'normal', the other five had suffered from...

Eating Disorders in Athletes

A Dangerous Trend in Youth Sports Eating disorders are more prevelant in young athletes than previously thought. Although it is unclear whether athletes suffer eating disorders at higher rates than the general population, there...

New Treatment Program For Women With Anxiety Disorders Launched

Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders, the nation's leading and largest inpatient treatment center for individuals suffering from eating disorders, has launched a new treatment program for women aged 18 and...

Jenice Armstrong: Jane Fonda: Eating woes

PROVING YET again that money, fame and beauty don't amount to squat when it comes to happiness, Jane Fonda was in Philly Friday talking about her life-long struggles with anorexia, bulimia and self-image.

'I am actually afraid of myself': Teen pleads for more services

Nov 18, 2008

Child and youth advocate Darlene Neville: 'I hope that no one would suggest that that's acceptable.' (CBC) A teenager who is battling depression and an eating disorder says the Newfoundland and Labrador government has to...

Following a healthy diet can be a challenge for stressed-out college students.

The stress of college can sabotage a healthy lifestyle, especially when it comes to food and exercise. The cafeteria allows unlimited visits to the buffet. Vending machines stocked with chips and sweets beckon at all hours, and...