February 24, 2017 Scientists test deep brain stimulation as potential anorexia therapy A small study in 16 people with severe anorexia has found that implanting stimulation electrodes into the brains of patients could ease their anxiety and help them gain weight.
February 22, 2017 Anorexic, bulimic woman who fought force-feeding dies at 30 An anorexic and bulimic New Jersey woman who petitioned a court to refuse force-feeding has died three months after a judge granted her request.
February 21, 2017 For eating disorder patients in long-term recovery, body image is the last hurdle Though Nicole Rohr Stephani has considered herself to be in recovery from eating disorders (ED) for the past 10 years, she struggled with a lack of resources for others like her who may still be struggling with a negative body image.
January 18, 2017 'Wolf therapy helped me overcome anorexia' A California rape survivor who became severely anorexic after the assault credits wolves with saving her life.
January 10, 2017 Scientists find clues to why binge-drinking causes binge-eating Scientists have found that the brain cells in mice that stimulate the urge to eat can be activated by alcohol as well as by hunger - a discovery that could help explain why binge drinking often leads to binge eating.
December 29, 2016 Counselor slams photo editing, fashion industry in viral Facebook post A Kansas woman’s Facebook post in which she urges young girls to reject societal expectations clothing sizes has gone viral, garnering nearly 60,000 reactions on the social media site in less than three weeks.
December 22, 2016 Body image problems in teen girls tied to alcohol use High school girls who have issues with body image and weight are more likely to be drinkers than ) their peers, a recent U.S. study suggests.
November 22, 2016 29-year-old anorexic weighs 65 pounds, wins fight against feeding tube At age 5, AG started having "anorexic thoughts."
October 10, 2016 'Rapunzel Syndrome' caused woman's odd symptoms For one woman, the inability to keep any food down was caused by an incredibly rare condition called "Rapunzel syndrome," according to a new report of her case.
August 30, 2016 Twins at higher risk for eating disorders, experts say Growing up, identical twins Jennifer* and Marie*, 34 were best friends and inseparable.
