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HEALTH July 12, 2022

Jackie Evancho's osteoporosis at age 22 after anorexia: What others must know

"America's Got Talent" alum Jackie Evancho, at age 22, is raising awareness about her osteoporosis secondary to anorexia nervosa — here's what to know about the bone condition.

Coronavirus February 18, 2022

COVID-19 infection causes mental health issues, eating disorders: studies

Coronavirus is causing mental health issues in patients, according to new studies. 

Olympics January 8, 2022

Olympian Gracie Gold skates into crowd’s hearts with comeback performance

Gracie Gold lives up to her name as she stuns last night’s crowd with her gutsy performance at the United States figure skating national championships

MEDICAL RESEARCH September 14, 2021

Vaping linked to increased eating disorder risk among US college students

Recent vaping or e-cigarette use was associated with an increased risk of an eating disorder and a higher likelihood of a self-reported eating disorder diagnosis, according to a recent study.

MENTAL HEALTH July 8, 2021

Pandemic saw spike in eating disorder-related hospitalizations in teens, study finds

Doctors who reported nearly double the number of hospital admissions for teens with eating disorders are warning it may be the tip of the iceberg as the data only reflects those with severe cases.

Eating Disorders June 22, 2021

Eating disorders surged among adolescents in pandemic

Experts across the country who treat eating disorders in adolescents and young adults say they are seeing unprecedented demand for treatment that arose during the pandemic.

Coronavirus May 24, 2021

Pandemic has fueled eating disorder surge in teens, adults

Many hospital beds are full. Waiting lists for outpatient treatment are bulging. And teens and adults seeking help for eating disorders are often finding it takes months to get an appointment.

Katharine McPhee March 2, 2021

Katharine McPhee says she feared a 'relapse' in eating disorder during pregnancy

Katharine McPhee recounted the "biggest challenge" of her pregnancy, which was her fear of a "relapse" of her eating disorder.

Celebrity News December 29, 2020

Halsey issues apology after posting eating disorder pic without 'sufficient' warning

Halsey issued an apology after she came under fire for posting on social media a picture depicting her past eating disorder.

Food-Drink August 28, 2020

Woman who ate only pasta, cheese and fries says hypnotherapy cured her fear of fruits and vegetables

A woman who has eaten only cheese, chips and pasta for more than 20 years claims she's been cured by hypnotherapy.

Coronavirus May 4, 2020

Coronavirus may impact eating disorder recovery, expert says

How does the coronavirus epidemic in the US affect those living with an eating disorder?