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Vaping linked to increased eating disorder risk among US college students

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.

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

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 surged among adolescents in pandemic

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.

Pandemic has fueled eating disorder surge in teens, adults

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 impact eating disorder recovery, expert says

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?

Laura Prepon says mother 'taught me bulimia' in new tell-all book

March 25, 2020

Laura Prepon says mother 'taught me bulimia' in new tell-all book

Laura Prepon got candid about her health in her upcoming book, "You & I, as Mothers."

Taylor Swift reveals eating disorder in new Netflix documentary

January 24, 2020

Taylor Swift reveals eating disorder in new Netflix documentary

Taylor Swift is sharing some intimate details in her new Netflix documentary.