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More kids than ever before are dealing with eating disorders in the United States, and the problem is showing up much earlier, too. According to a study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, children under 12 who were hospitalized for an eating disorder increased by 119 percent between 1999 and 2006.And it’s not just affecting girls and young women. A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that 10 to 15 percent of males suffer from eating disorders as well.“Every time I looked at myself, I saw this huge stomach, love handles and a bald head,” said Brian Cuban, author of Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder.The younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Brian said he was “fat-shamed” by his mother, as well as bullied and physically assaulted at school, leading him to develop body dysmorphic disorder – a condition that causes a person to have a distorted view of his or her body.About a third of people who are ...
Death rates among middle-age and older people are higher when the economy is growing than when it's sliding into a recession, a new study finds.The researchers looke...
Going through a major life crisis can have long-term consequences on your mental and physical health according to a new study , which found a link between major life...
Whether they're cutting-board bacteria or ultra-virulent viruses, health bugs are the ultimate invisible enemy, often infecting us with anxiety before they've trigge...
Experts answer common questions about vaccines for children and adults. 1. How Do Vaccines Work? When you get sick, your body creates special proteins called antibod...
They're called "comfort" foods for a reason—they bring back warm memories, tickle your taste buds, and soothe your soul. Though some comfort foods are deep-fried, co...
You’re nauseous all day, you can’t keep a meal down, and even the most non-offensive scents make you queasy. About half of pregnant women experience morning sickness...
Many older adults report being discriminated against due to their age, according to a new study.One third of British people in their 50s and above said they had expe...
Living next to an airport may be frustrating due to the constant onslaught of noise, but new research suggests that close proximity to these transportation hubs may ...
It's hard not to get excited when you finally make the decision to get in shape. And who wouldn't be tempted to speed things up with an extra workout here, eliminati...
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time – it is a normal human emotion, after all. We feel nervous or anxious at work, before a big exam or when making cruci...
Every day, your body tells you all kinds of things: Scratch my elbow. I’d like some salt. But hidden in these signals can be deeper messages about your health. Here’...
Can relaxation, a good night's sleep or happiness come from a lightly carbonated, berry-flavored beverage?Amid booming sales of energy drinks spiked with caffeine an...
Involuntary sounds could be your body's way of warning you that something's wrong. Here's how to interpret (and when to ignore) those creaks, pops, and whistlesHabit...
A nurse’s observation that taking the time to talk to patients about their treatment might be keeping their heart attack patients alive longer led to an important fi...
If your cats resist cuddling, it may be for good reason. New research suggests petting might stress out some felines.What's more, cats living a multi-cat home may be...
From corner delis to gyms to health-food superstores, vitamin packs line the aisles, promising to help you burn fat faster, focus better, and supercharge your bedroo...
Teenagers are more likely to be depressed if their mothers were depressed while pregnant, according to a new study.Mothers' depression after giving birth was also ti...
Pregnancy is an exciting time for a woman, but it can also bring up a lot of questions and cause anxiety. Now, a few new apps promise to help expecting mothers ease ...
It's a long-known association: hard drinking leads to weak bones. Doctors know that alcohol abusers are more likely than abstainers to suffer from frequent bone frac...
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