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Ugly Betty' Star Can't Stomach Anorexia
NEW YORK - She may drop a few pounds here and there, but "Ugly Betty" star America Ferrera says she'll never become a Hollywood waif."There are times when I go to the gym and really try, and there are times when I just d… -
Starving to fit in
Thursday, April 12, 2007 You hear about Mary-Kate Olsen and her struggle with eating and about supermodels who are known for their skin-and-bone structures. You may even know a really thin girl at school who eats close t… -
N.Y. study: Gays at higher eating-disorder risk
A new study of New York City residents shows that gay and bisexual men may be at a much higher risk for eating disorders than heterosexual men, Reuters reported. Researchers surveyed more than 500 people; 126 were straig… -
Online dieting tips often eat away at girls' health
Researchers sound warning against sites that promote bulimia or anorexia for weight lossBy Sarah VirenHOUSTON CHRONICLEHOUSTON - Online, the countdown continues daily: "HipsterXx forever" hopes to drop to 79 pounds by sp… -
On the Cover: Model Behavior
She's 5 feet 11 inches tall, 117 pounds and strikingly beautiful. She's also getting attention from concerned governments and fashion insiders worldwide. She's the average runway model. And while her stats may cause wome… -
Versace heiress battling anorexia
ROME, Italy (Reuters) -- Allegra Beck Versace, the 20-year-old heiress to the fashion house that bears her name, is suffering from anorexia, the eating disorder which many people blame at least in part on the diktats of … -
U.S. Centers to Launch Major Study of Anorexia
SATURDAY, March 31 (HealthDay News) -- A four-year study of anorexia nervosa by the U.S National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will begin accepting patients May 1. Anorexia nervosa is a dangerous eating disorder that…
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