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Study: Binge-eating Latinos may be more obese, less educated
U.S. Latinos with high rates of binge eating may be linked to obesity and low levels of education, according to a new study by researchers at Cambridge Health Alliance, the parent of Somerville Hospital.The study, “Preva… -
DONATELLA: 'ALLEGRA IS DOING WELL'
Italian fashion queen DONATELLA VERSACE has praised her daughter ALLEGRA during her battle with anorexia. In March (07) the 21-year-old heir of the Versace empire began seeking medical treatment for the eating disorder, … -
Diabetes eating disorder warning
(this is from July 4, 2007 but i just found it and thought it was of great interest to you all)Thousands of young women with diabetes could be skipping insulin injections to lose weight, the BBC has learned. People with … -
LIFE WORKS CONCERN OVER RISE IN MALE EATING DISORDERS
With an alarming 9,000 males suffering from eating disorders in the UK at any one time, the greatest threat for this disease is the lack of recognition and without treatment, the fear of relapsing onto other addictive su… -
Ginger Spice determined to win bulimia battle
London, July 10 (ANI): Spice Girl Geri Halliwell seems determined to win the battle over her eating disorder bulimia.That's the reason why Ginger Spice attended a private addiction clinic and an over-eaters' group recent… -
Catwalk guide stops short of size zero ban
A series of measures have been unveiled in an attempt to stop catwalk models starving themselves to death. The steps came from the Model Health Inquiry, which was set up amid concerns about the use of "dangerously" thin … -
Youngsters behind bars to collect cash
A GROUP of youngsters will spend a night in jail to raise funds for an eating disorder clinic.The group, from St Peter's Church youth group in College Road, Hextable, will firstly go through a mock arrest at Dartford Pol… -
home plate
Like most new moms, I had only the best of intentions for how I would feed my baby girl. Exclusive breast-feeding, for a year, would be followed by her first solids – organic sweet potatoes, lovingly mashed by hand. Capp… -
New law requires insurance carriers to cover mental health, but some worry it will increase premiums
In a time when Colorado officials are working to lower health-care costs, a mandate on insurance companies to include mental illness in coverage seems paradoxical. But advocates say the law will save businesses, governme… -
Eating disorder risk to 40% of models
Four out of 10 models may be suffering from potentially deadly eating disorders. An inquiry into catwalk health has heard that cases of anorexia could be just the "tip of the iceberg". Psychiatrist Dr Adrienne Key said t… -
We Have A Gabcast!
So, you want to listen to the latest ED related news but u want to surf your favorite ED related sites at the same time? No problem. I have just created a GabCast for you to listen to. All you have to do is click on the … -
Flockhart blames filming for dramatic weight loss
Actress Calista Flockhart blames the success of 1990s TV show Ally McBeal for her dramatic weight loss and ill health.The Emmy award-nominated actress once collapsed through dehydration during filming and was often criti… -
Mental health parity bill clears Senate
RALEIGH -- A 15-year fight to make North Carolina insurance companies cover mental illnesses in the same way they pay to treat physical afflictions inched closer to an end Tuesday. The Senate voted 36-12 to approve the m… -
Eating disorders widespread in B.C., doctor says
65,000 people in B.C. have anorexia, bulimiaA growing number of young people in B.C. are suffering from dangerous eating disorders, a specialist warns, and a better treatment facility is needed.Dr. Laird Birmingham, head… -
Muffins saved Heidi Klum from developing anorexia
London, July 2: Supermodel Heidi Klum was saved from developing anorexia by her fondness for muffins.The German beauty admits that the pressures to stay thin during her catwalk career were intense but she never wanted to… -
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I am so sorry i haven't updated in the past 2.5 weeks. I was away at training and since i was out in the middle of nowhere had no access to the internet. Look forward to new ED news from around the world on here late in …
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