Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders
Health - November 20, 2009
Online and text messages might be more helpful than therapy for some, researchers suggest
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Strides Made in Tonsil Cancer Repair
Health - October 16, 2009
New technique in palate reconstruction may make speaking, eating easier, study finds
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Depressed Teens Continue to Suffer
Health - September 4, 2009
Those with mild depression more likely to suffer major episode later, researchers say
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With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good
Health - July 27, 2009
Study finds no increase in gastrointestinal problems in kids with the disorder
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Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help
Health - June 26, 2009
Research shows that recovery improves with family involvement
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Too Much Media May Be Tough on Kids' Health
Health - June 2, 2009
Expert warns parents to limit access to computers, TV and more
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Young Ballerinas May Face Heart, Bone Risks
Health - June 1, 2009
Too few calories, too much exertion can spell danger, study warns
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The Dark Side of Vegetarianism
Health - April 1, 2009
For some teens and young adults, it may be concealing eating disorders
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Health Tip: Risk Factors for Anorexia
Health - January 30, 2009
Things that may help trigger the disorder
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Parents Not Best Barometer of Kid's Eating, Exercise Habits
Health - January 9, 2009
Survey found mismatch between perception, reality
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Brains of Bulimia Patients Wired Differently
Health - January 6, 2009
Study found regions related to impulse control were less active
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Vigorous Treadmill Workout Curbs Appetite Hormones
Health - December 26, 2008
U.K. researchers say findings may lead to more effective ways to control weight
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For the Obese, Holiday Tables Serve Platefuls of Doubt
Health - December 20, 2008
But fear of social pressures can be overcome with honest approach to food, expert says
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Study Suggests Sugar May Be Addictive
Health - December 10, 2008
Finding might yield new insights into eating disorders, experts say
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Intestinal 'Sleeve' Mimics Effects of Gastric Bypass
Health - December 4, 2008
Tests in rats show treatment device could be used to treat obesity in humans
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New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
Health - November 19, 2008
Structural abnormalities start early, researchers report.
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Health Tip: Feeling Hungry?
Health - October 13, 2008
Things that may cause increased appetite
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Bullying Top Concern of Parents With Overweight Child
Health - September 11, 2008
They view intimidation as even greater problem than obesity itself, study says
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Brain 'Master Switch' May Control Appetite, Fertility
Health - August 31, 2008
Mouse study shows genetic link to signals telling body when it's full, safe to mate
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Eating Habits Not Sole Cause of Thinness or Obesity
Health - June 4, 2008
How you eat counts, study says, but nervous system also dictates weight gain, loss
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Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Vary by Gender
Health - June 3, 2008
Rejecting media images, resilience to negative comments should be focus of prevention
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Diabulimia—a Young Diabetics' Eating Disorder
By
Sarah Baldauf
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On Medicine - February 27, 2008
At the intersection of type 1 diabetes and bulimia, mental illness threatens those who skip their meds.
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On Women: In Celebration of the Family Meal
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - January 7, 2008
New research shows that eating as a family protects girls against eating disorders.
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Kudos to an Anti-Anorexia Fashion Designer
By
Bonnie Erbe
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Bonnie Erbe - September 28, 2007
Nolita bravely shows the shocking effects of undernourishment.
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Five Comments Parents Should Never Make
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - August 31, 2007
Teens who overcame anorexia consider how they might have avoided it.
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