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Kids can have eating disorders too

If you knew a girl or boy who seemed thin all through those early school years only to have an "official" eating disorder diagnosis later in life, did ... Read More »

Can pregnancy trigger a binge eating disorder?

In most cases getting pregnant is beneficial for eating disorders, with many commonly going into remission while the baby is growing. But binge ... Read More »

A look inside body image issues of young minds

I remember thinking the summer before I started 7th grade that I needed to exercise so I could look my best as I started a new phase in my life -- ... Read More »

Fitness and food go hand in hand at the gym

I don't belong to a gym, nor do I watch the Food Network, but according to this story, the two are increasingly going hand in hand. Watching food TV, ... Read More »

Is Alli especially attractive to people with eating disorders?

So what's your opinion on Alli? After all the hype leading up to it people have finally had a chance to buy it and try it for themselves -- nasty ... Read More »

Fitness is good. But Fitness addiction can be dangerous

Most of us could use more fitness in our lives, but for some people, they could actually use less. A study shows that among athletes, those who visit ... Read More »

Anorexia: Not just for teens anymore

Anorexia is generally thought of as a teenager's and young person's disease, but more and more middle-aged and older adults are being diagnosed and ... Read More »

Skipping insulin for weight loss = bad idea

Diabulimia, or insulin omission, is the practice of minimizing or skipping insulin treatments altogether to lose weight. A risky and potentially ... Read More »

Keira Knightley wins lawsuit over being too thin

Keira Knightley has won her lawsuit against the British newspaper "The Daily Mail" for running a picture of the actress alongside the story headline ... Read More »

No surprise here: Teenagers need more fruits and veggies

My high school years, and the high school years of my classmates, were spent agonizing over a few extra pounds, even though when I look at pictures of ... Read More »