eating disorders
Jennette McCurdy's 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' Tackles Anorexia and Fame
She was a child star on shows like "iCarly" and "Sam & Cat," but McCurdy tells Newsweek that with success came life-threatening sickness.
'RHOBH' Fans Furious as Cast Discuss Crystal Kung Minkoff's Eating Disorder
'RHOBH' star Crystal Kung Minkoff has previously spoken out about her eating disorder but fans have been left unimpressed by recent scenes on the Bravo show.
'iCarly' Star Wanted to Quit Acting After Harrowing Audition: 'Too Painful'
Jennette McCurdy writes in her new book, "I'm Glad My Mom Died," that her mother guilted her into not quitting acting as a young child.
Bride Asking Bridesmaid With Eating Disorder To 'Gain Weight' Sparks Fury
The woman said she quit the wedding after the bride sent her a special "diet" designed to help her put on weight.
Mom Sparks Online Feud Over Teaching 'Large' 12-Year-Old to Calorie Count
A woman has been accused of creating an eating disorder for her 12-year-old daughter after seeking help for her eating habits online.
Woman Alleges Boss Threatened to Call Cops Over Her Diabetes Supplies
When the employee said she couldn't afford an insulin pump, her manager didn't seem to believe her.
Tweet Trashes 'Weird and Unprofessional' Weight Loss Badges at Conference
"I have stolen them all from the tables in an act of feminist rebellion," Jaclyn Siegel said on Twitter.
Dad Supported for Not Letting Daughters Sleep at Grandparents' Unsupervised
"Your MIL is going to give your daughter an eating disorder, and your wife is enabling her," one user commented.
'I Can't Believe I Chose This'—Husband Fat-Shaming 145Ib Wife Sparks Anger
The woman said her partner "constantly jokes about finding a younger and prettier girl than me unless I lose weight."
'I'm an Eating Disorder Psychologist—These Are My 4 Tips to Help Parents'
I have noticed over the years that parents often carry conscious and unconscious stigma, biases, and misconceptions
Internet Applauds Man Scolded For Eating 'Entire' Birthday Cake By Himself
"I have been feeling down lately and thought that maybe a birthday cake would uplift my mood," the man wrote.
Dear 'Emily in Paris', Making Light of Eating Disorders Is No Joke
Emily in Paris Season 2's unnecessary leek-based diet storyline ultimately risks harming the audience it is trying to reach.
Adolescent Anorexia Up 65 Percent in Canada in Pandemic First Wave: Study
Researchers said the lockdowns and increased social media use could've triggered young people's eating disorders.
What to Do if Social Media is Contributing to Your Body Image Struggles
One of the best things you can do for your mental health is to limit your exposure to body-shaming content.
Prince Charles' Joke About Diana's Bulimia Showed He 'Didn't Care'
Prince Charles forced Princess Diana to go ahead with a royal engagement after fainting and then joked about it, according to a new CNN documentary.
Model Confronts Photographer After Allegedly Being Told Not to Eat
"You are very lucky that I am secure in my body and that I love myself," the model told the photographer in the video.
Pinterest Becomes First Major Platform to Ban Weight Loss Ads and Images
The social media site announced that they will be banishing the controversial content in an effort to curb body shaming and weight loss claims.
'I Was Diagnosed With Anorexia at 10 Years Old'
Although I was able to get the support I needed as a teenager, many young people do not get assistance to recover from eating disorders. I wanted to help change that.
Josi Maria, Anorexic Instagram Influencer, Dies in Friend's Arms, Aged 24
She openly discussed her battle with anorexia over the internet.
Florida Man Eats Only Macaroni and Cheese For 17 Years, Here's Why
"Some of the stuff I'm familiar with," he said of the ingredients in mac and cheese. "Other stuff sounds like it could be used to make a nuclear weapon."
Anorexia Treated by Hooking Brain to Electrodes
A team of neurosurgeons and psychiatrists in Spain used this technique on four patients with the eating disorder.
How Much Can You Eat Before Your Stomach Explodes?
Gastrointestinal perforations from overeating are rare. The human body is equipped with all kinds of survival mechanisms, one of which is vomiting.
5 Mental Health Conditions Yoga Can Alleviate
Yoga therapy can help ease symptoms of these common mental health conditions.
Drunkorexia Is on the Rise—but What Is It?
The slang, non-medical term is causing great concern among health experts.
The Perils of the Pro-Ana Lifestyle
It can be impossible to distinguish between sites that are refuges from the ravages of anorexia and those that are bastions of recruitment for it.
The Government Should Give Parenting Lessons
John Ashton, Britain's leading public health official, made the recommendation Wednesday.
No More 'Paris Thin' Models
Two public health experts say the federal government should set regulations to prohibit hiring fashion models with a body mass index lower than 18.