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    Sundia MediTech Appoints Dr. Chen Chen as Senior VP of Chemistry  Jul 4, 2009
    In addition, Dr. Chen identified the first selective antagonist of the melanocortin-5 receptor, and discovered numerous agonists and antagonists for the melanocortin-4 receptor for eating disorders. Dr. Chen has extensive experience in CNS drug research and GPCRs as drug targets. (PR Newswire)

    Click to read: Tweens Starving for Perfection  Jul 1, 2009
    Eating disorders for pre-teens are alarmingly too common, reports Terrell Brown ... The Walkers checked Shae into an eating disorders clinic, where she was attached to a feeding tube. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    The Skinny On "Manorexia"  Jul 1, 2009
    Eating Disorders In Men More Common Than Once Thought ... A growing number of young men are developing eating disorders ... (CBS) When we hear about anorexia or bulimia, we think primarily of young women suffering from the eating disorders. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Parkinson's group to meet  Jul 1, 2009
    -- 6 p.m. July 13, "Eating Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment Options," Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road, Poway. Register to 800-628-2880 or visit. (North County Times)

    Stem Cells For Heart Self-Repair?  Jul 1, 2009
    Eating disorders for pre-teens are alarmingly too common, reports Terrell Brown. Maggie Rodriguez speaks to Elizabeth Shaw from Parenting magazine. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    The Jackson factor  Jun 30, 2009
    They are also used to treat chronic pain, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and even eating disorders. You can't really address the reasons for antidepressant popularity without addressing the business of antidepressants. (Asia Times Online)

    Teens with Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help  Jun 30, 2009
    With parental involvement, "the outcome is likely to be improved," said Dr. Ovidio Bermudez, medical director of the eating disorders program at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. and a member of the board of directors of the National Eating Disorders Association ... Nearly 10 million females and 1 million males in the United States have an eating disorder, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. (MEDLINEplus)

    • Can the love of a pet really cure mild depression?  Jun 27, 2009
    This therapy can be used to treat many conditions, including grief, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders and more. It can be used as a sole treatment or with medication. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Rating attractiveness: Study finds consensus among men, not women  Jun 27, 2009
    Wood says the study results have implications for eating disorders and how expectations regarding attractiveness affect behavior. "The study helps explain why women experience stronger norms than men to obtain or maintain certain physical characteristics," he says. (EurekAlert!)

    Teenagers need to be very careful in the online world  Jun 27, 2009
    Highly trained professionals at the centers offer specialized clinical care for key emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, women s issues, and school and learning difficulties. For more information, call 800-778-7601, or visit www. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)

    Cosmetic Surgeries: What Children Will Do To Look 'Normal'  Jun 26, 2009
    Pediatric plastic surgeons say they vet their patients carefully, making sure eating disorders are not at play. And they watch closely to be sure it's the child's choice, not a pressuring parent or boyfriend or the desire to look like a particular celebrity. (W-USA News, DC)

    Mom Of 555-Pound Teen Speaks Out  Jun 26, 2009
    I know this is different than this child being so heavy, but you really can't single out food as the only culprit that's dangerous to kids, more kids smoke cigarettes than have eating disorders, and cigarettes are proven to be just as dangerous not only to the child, but to others around them who breathe their secondhand smoke. You can't stay home 24/7 monitoring your child, as adults we still have to try our best to make a living. (CBS News)

    New approach to treating heart attacks reduces risk of life-threatening complications  Jun 25, 2009
    Based in Newmarket, Southlake Regional Health Centre is a full-service hospital with a focus on cancer care, cardiac care, pediatric and perinatal care, child and adolescent eating disorders, and child and adolescent mental health care. Serving more than one million residents of York Region and South Simcoe, Southlake is the fourth-largest cardiac centre in Ontario. (EurekAlert!)

    What is Intermittent Explosive Diso...  Jun 25, 2009
    Referring to the article provided by the Mayo Clinic Web site, persons with mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, or mood disorders, and even those with eating disorders may be prone to IED. Substance abuse victims may also be at risk for IED. And, "People with intermittent explosive disorder may have an imbalance in the amount of serotonin and testosterone in their brains.". Children exposed to violence and abuse appear to have a greater chance of developing intermittent explosive... (Suite101.com)

    Children turn to cosmetic surgery to look 'normal'  Jun 25, 2009
    " There's less of a taboo about plastic surgery than ever before because of reality shows focusing on it and more celebrities who acknowledge they have had it, Chatham says, so children know it's an option. And today's parents are more willing to consider it for their kids. "Boomer parents may themselves even be undergoing cosmetic surgery and may feel for our children that it's not such a stretch," he says. Surgeons screen carefully Pediatric plastic surgeons say they vet their patients... (USA Today)

    Teenagers 'lost' in health system  Jun 25, 2009
    Many of those suffering from eating disorders say they still have to wait months for treatment and when it comes it is inappropriate. Sometimes under-18s are still treated on adult psychiatric wards. (BBC News)

    ADHD Genes Found, Known To Play Roles In Neurodevelopment  Jun 24, 2009
    15, 2008) Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stand a substantially greater risk of developing eating disorders in adolescence than girls without ADHD, a new study has found. "Adolescent girls ... > Number of stories in archives: 44,032 Find with keyword(s): Enter a keyword or phrase to search ScienceDaily's archives for related news topics, the latest news stories, reference articles, science videos, images, and books. Just In: In the first study to link taste genes to behavior... (Science Daily)

    Young offenders' health critical to rehabilitation  Jun 20, 2009
    "The health of young offenders is commonly poorer in comparison with the general youth population. Previous studies document the growing concern for the health of young offenders, including their risk-related behaviors, mental health, social and family problems, and other physical health deficits. "The underlying problems affecting these young offenders need to be addressed as a priority if they are to be successfully rehabilitated and reintegrated into the community," she says. The review,... (EurekAlert!)

    A Genetic Link Between Anorexia and Autism?  Jun 20, 2009
    At the Eating Disorders Unit at the Maudsley Hospital in London, anorexia is not seen as a social disorder or even primarily a psychological one. While most American treatment providers blame perfection-seeking parents and the media's idealization of hollow-cheeked actresses for eating disorders (among other dysfunctional behaviors), researchers at Maudsley believe the root cause has little to do with social pressure ... In addition, says Janet Treasure, director of the Maudsley Eating Disorders... (Time.com)

    Park Nicollet CEO to retire  Jun 20, 2009
    Wessner strengthened clinical programs in areas including heart and vascular, cancer, diabetes, orthopedics and eating disorders ... Park Nicollet also engaged in a building program including a three-story, 67,000-square-foot Melrose Institute eating disorders center and a new cancer center wing at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Spencer Pratt, Lauren Conrad Lend Support To Stephanie Pratt  Jun 20, 2009
    She said that people with eating disorders tend to withdraw from their friends and family. This report is provided by. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Stephanie Pratt Tells MTV News: ' 'The Hills' Did Not Make Me Bulimic'  Jun 19, 2009
    " Stephanie said she wanted to shed light on eating disorders to help parents recognize whether their children have the same problem. "My mom and dad were very hands-on parents," Pratt said. "They were never on vacations or anything like that, and I did everything right under their noses I did drugs, I threw up my food in the same house as them. And for them to never see that, my mom was just like, 'What did I do wrong. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Anorexia's lifelong legacy  Jun 18, 2009
    You may feel your child has all the signs, but eating disorders - particularly among boys - are hard to diagnose and treat, writes Thea O'Connor ... "Doctors are not expecting to see boys with eating disorders, so they are picked up later," Dr Sloane Madden, lead study author and child psychiatrist at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, says ... But this stereotype could be blinding professionals to the plight of primary-school children who have eating disorders, especially boys. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    FDA panel backs 3 psychiatric drugs for kids  Jun 17, 2009
    Treat Bipolar and Eating Disorders or Depression. Compare prices and retailers to get great deals at Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    5Top: Pop artists who deserve posthumous respect  Jun 16, 2009
    Starners mother, , is now an activist who lectures on eating disorders. From in the Shadows, which is now out-of-print, is an absolutely compelling listen. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Holtville woman is crazy about texting  Jun 16, 2009
    aeiou wrote on Jun 15, 2009 10:10 PM:" And, all you people with your personal attacks on her appearance - it's "people" like you who push young people into eating disorders. You're just as bad as the "lady" who pretended to be a boy and established a connection with a young girl. When the girl found out, she committed suicide -I'm sure you read the story. You are made of the same material as that witch - I think she deserved life in prison. I hope this young woman is strong enough that she... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)

    Health Tip: Always Hungry?  Jun 16, 2009
    Eating disorders, such as bulimia. Diabetes mellitus, including gestational diabetes. (MEDLINEplus)

    Cutting reality-teens and cosmetic surgery (1)  Jun 16, 2009
    "This disorder is characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with a perceived body flaw that can lead to eating disorders and self-mutilation. So, a quick trip to a plastic surgeon is frequently the solution of choice-and some surgeons are accepting under-age patients as status quo."If you are not willing to operate on a teen, the guy next door will do it," said Dr. Alexander Rivkin, a surgeon trained in facial plastic surgery who practices in Malibu. "But a parent who gives his daughter breast... (Malibu Times, CA)

    Too Much Media May Be Tough on Kids' Health  Jun 4, 2009
    TUESDAY, June 2 (HealthDay News) -- Easy access to a wide variety of media increases a child's risk for numerous health issues, such as obesity, eating disorders, drug use and early sexual activity, according to a U.S. expert ... Among them: violence, sex, drugs, obesity and eating disorders. (MEDLINEplus)

    Easier Access To Media By Children Increases Risk For Influence On Numerous Health Issues  Jun 4, 2009
    ScienceDaily (June 3, 2009) With children having easier access to media and a wider variety of content, the possible negative influence on health issues such as sex, drugs, obesity and eating disorders is increased, and warrants monitoring usage and limiting access if necessary, according to a commentary in the June 3 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on child and adolescent health ... Eating Disorders - The media are a major contributor to the formation of an adolescent's body self-image ... In... (Science Daily)

    Stories Behind Sex Addiction  Jun 4, 2009
    Addiction is a process addiction, just like eating disorders and gambling addiction. Thank you for bringing this to light. (CBS News -- Evening News)

    Doctors Warn Parents About Media Use  Jun 4, 2009
    A paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association noted that increased media time among children has been linked to a greater chance of obesity, smoking, violent behavior and eating disorders. Experts agreed that media use can be helpful to kids -- educational programs can teach children about science or animal life, and the internet is a valuable research tool. (KERO 23, CA)

    Q&A: New momentum for 'Young Runners'  Jun 3, 2009
    Some female cross-country runners can develop eating disorders that are very dangerous for growing bodies when bone-building is important. At the first sign, consult a physician. (USA Today -- News)

    MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: Farmers market is back  Jun 3, 2009
    Morgan plans to utilize her doctorate in a combination of clinical practice, research and teaching, with a focus on anxiety, depression and eating disorders. A 2005 graduate of Marshfield High School, Morgan is the daughter of the late Bob McGillicuddy and Heather McGillicuddy Reyes and the stepdaughter of Richard Reyes. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Individuals Genetically At Risk Of Developing Psychological Disorders Also Benefit The Most From Positive Environments  Jun 2, 2009
    (May 12, 2007) Until recently, it was generally believed that eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa resulted solely from environmental influences such as peer pressure and certain perceived. (Nov. (Science Daily)

    Health Briefs  Jun 2, 2009
    eating disorders, body image and dieting and nutrition basics with dietitian Jennifer Colegrove; and sexual health with registered nurse Karrie Fairbrother. Youth Connections will present a section on drug, alcohol and tobacco use prevention. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Regular Weigh-Ins Can Be Healthy for Teens  Jun 2, 2009
    On the other hand, obsessive weighing may signal a problem with body image, and possibly an increased risk of unhealthy weight-loss measures and eating disorders. If a teenager is checking his or her weight multiple times a day, Boutelle said, that should raise parents' concerns. (MEDLINEplus)

    Pressure To Look Attractive Linked To Fear Of Rejection In Men And Women  Jun 2, 2009
    Indeed, previous research by Park found that appearance-based rejection sensitivity is related to negative mental and physical health outcomes, such as feeling unattractive, feeling badly about oneself when comparing one's appearance with others, feeling lonely and rejected when thinking about disliked aspects of one's appearance, and showing increased risk for eating disorders. The study sample consisted of 220 (106 women, 114 men) U.S. college students ranging from 18 to 33 years of age. (Science Daily)

    Facebook, Twitter Vital Sites During Health Scares  May 28, 2009
    In December 2007, a New Jersey magistrate judge ruled that Facebook and MySpace posts about eating disorders could potentially be used in a class-action suit over Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's refusal to pay for health costs related to anorexia or bulimia ... In December 2007, a New Jersey magistrate judge ruled that Facebook and MySpace posts about eating disorders could potentially be used in a class-action suit over Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's refusal to... (SmartMoney)

    Readers relate to Alley's dieting battles  May 27, 2009
    The fact that celebrities such as Alley and Oprah Winfrey, who have financial resources most Americans don't have, still can't lose weight and keep it off shows what a formidable challenge it is, says psychologist Thomas Wadden, director of the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. CELEB CHEFS: 'DIET SELECTOR. (USA Today)

    Local doctor to offer free school physicals  May 25, 2009
    It includes screening for scoliosis, eating disorders, lymphoma and host of other common, serious conditions. Dr. Zahaluk will be conducting free school physicals at his Main Street Medical Care Family Practice and Urgent Care office in Lewisville, across from the Medical Center of Lewisville. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Kari Knutson: Throwing stones at ‘little houses’  May 24, 2009
    The reason anorexia and other eating disorders have been focused upon is because of the way the very thin are forced down our chubby throats in movies, TV and magazine covers. Anorexics get modeling contracts. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    What Is Vomiting And Why Do We Vomi...  May 24, 2009
    Eating disorders (eg: bulimia). Serious/various illnesses. (Suite101.com)

    Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep  May 22, 2009
    It vows to fight a class action lawsuit brought by some users, saying it issues a warning of possible sleep-related eating disorders with the pack. Some doctors urge patients to install a chime on their bedroom door, to alert them when they are on an unconscious food foray. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)

    Binge Eating or Disordered Eating?  May 21, 2009
    Binging and Eating Disorders. Binging behavior occurs in two of the major eating disorders bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder, or BED. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 1. (Suite101.com)

    Anorexic Lindstrom needs specialist help, say parents  May 19, 2009
    Clinical psychiatrist Margaret Sheridan, a specialist in eating disorders, said Lindstrom's body mass index of 13. 6 was very serious. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    LETTERS: NCT, May 18, 2009  May 18, 2009
    " Again, I submit to you that it is not the place for a trustee of a public school board to honor someone because his/her agenda agrees with his own. The school board's job is to promote the education of its students, not to take sides on political issues that are divisive in the community.If the Vista school board must set aside a day to honor its alumni, how about recognizing those who have served in the military or the Peace Corps? Or those who have graduated from college or have given back... (North County Times)

    Blow your diet? Blame your brain  May 14, 2009
    In another study, published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, Stice and his colleagues compared the brain chemistry of emotional eaters people who turn to sweets for a lift when they feel sad to that of others who said they didnt eat to improve their mood. Sure enough, Stice says, when the emotional eaters felt bad and then consumed something sweet, their reward centers lit up. (MSNBC -- Health)

    HEALTHY START COUNCIL - Benefits of eating meals at home go beyond nutrition  May 13, 2009
    These same children are also less likely to develop eating disorders. Sadly, comparing current practices in dozens of countries, Americans are the most likely to eat alone at mealtime. (Missoulian, MT)

    Male anorexia  May 13, 2009
    " At one time his Body Mass index (BMI), which the Department of Health defines as the most common method of evaluating to see if people are under or overweight, was 15. The range described as normal is 18.5 and 24.99. When he could no longer concentrate in lectures, he got help. Staff at the unit supported him with therapy while getting him to eat properly again. 'Traumatic things'According to national support charity B-eat, more than 11,000 male patients are receiving treatment nationally. But... (BBC News -- Health)

    Acid Drinks Blamed for Increase in Tooth Erosion  May 12, 2009
    Medications such as aspirin can cause erosion, as can conditions such as acid reflux disease or eating disorders associated with chronic vomiting, which expose the teeth to gastric acid. Pierson believes that dental erosion also is increasing because people are not getting enough fluoride. (MEDLINEplus)

    Women value weight over physical health, poll finds  May 12, 2009
    Most extreme are eating disorders like the anorexia that has tormented Daleen Johnson of Oceanside, Calif ... Eating disorders aside, normal-skinny doesn't automatically mean healthy, stresses University of Houston sociologist Samantha Kwan, who studies gender and body image. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Theatrical presentation hopes to raise awareness about postpartum depression  May 12, 2009
    Eating disorders, such as no appetite or overeating. Unable to complete everyday tasks. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Too Skinny for Sex?  May 12, 2009
    While the media delights in glamorizing eating disorders, those obsessed with being super slim have learned it s anything but sexy ... Adult-onset eating disorders appear to be on the rise, with a Cornell University survey finding an increase in the number of women in their 40s being hospitalized for an eating disorder ... According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, males make up 1 million of the 8 million Americans with eating disorders. (Fox News)

    Oates charity gives $2.5M for Mercy house  May 12, 2009
    -based Christian residential counseling program that serves girls and young women ages 13 to 28 who face drug and alcohol abuse, addictions, depression, eating disorders and unplanned pregnancies. The organization plans to open the facility in late summer or early fall. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)

    Social Class Has Major Influence On Teenagers' Diet And Weight, Study Finds  May 12, 2009
    18, 2004) It's not only the routine of sitting down to dinner as a family, but the importance, structure, and atmosphere of family meals that may help steer adolescent girls from eating disorders. . (Science Daily)

    Review of The Diet Selector by Judi...  May 10, 2009
    In addition to comprehensive diet plan information, Rodriguez also provides tips on how to make the most of any diet plan; taking a life-long approach to weight loss and health; how to increase activity levels; how to determine what one's ideal weight really is; and information on eating disorders. Overall, The Diet Selector is informative, well-organized, and easy to read. (Suite101.com)

    Developer receives philanthropy award  May 9, 2009
    George Johnson will receive the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from notMYkid, a non-profit group that works to prevent destructive youth behaviors, including substance abuse, eating disorders and bullying. Johnson is providing nearly free office space to notMykid near Tatum and Shea boulevards in Phoenix. (AZCentral -- News)

    New report spotlights women and mental illness  May 9, 2009
    " At age 30, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Neighbour's story isn't uncommon. "Action Steps for Improving Women's Mental Health," a new report by the Office on Women's Health (OWH), explores the role gender plays in the diagnosis, course and treatment of mental illness. It calls for specific actions to counteract the inadequacies in this field. According to the report, women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression. They are three times as likely to attempt... (CNN -- Health)

    Narcolepsy Is An Autoimmune Disorder, New Research Shows  May 9, 2009
    3, 2008) The majority of patients with narcolepsy/cataplexy experience a number of symptoms of eating disorders, with an irresistible craving for food and binge eating as the most prominent. (Jan. (Science Daily)

    Throw away skinny jeans  May 8, 2009
    Every February for the past 21 years, the National Eating Disorder Association has held a National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. NEDA works tirelessly helping women to develop a more positive body image. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    New Reports Examine U.S. Mental Health Treatment  May 6, 2009
    The numbers are on the rise thanks to greater recognition and awareness of illnesses such as depression, alcoholism and eating disorders. But patients who suffer from mental health issues often have trouble getting treatment, according to a series of reports in the journal Health Affairs. (KERO 23, CA)

    Friends, colleagues have fond memories of retired Deputy Police Chief Ken Hurley of Easton, who passed away Sunday  May 6, 2009
    They lost three daughters to the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia, and another to drug addiction ... He was proud of his daughter, Sheilah Welch, who was testifying in Boston in favor of legislation to require health insurance companies in the state to provide full coverage for patients with eating disorders. (Easton Journal, MA)

    Nurses warn of nights of the living dead  May 5, 2009
    He spent five hours in the witness box yesterday, citing scientific evidence from studies that included more than 100,000 nurses in the United States and showed those on night duty experienced increases in coronary artery disease, breast cancer, weight gain, eating disorders, miscarriage, premature birth and low birth weight. "In the 1970s, it was thought the effects of shift work were minor and transitory, but we know better now," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    STUDENT ATHLETES: Trainers pushing for 'athletic health care' in high schools  May 5, 2009
    Have "qualified individuals on site who can not only care for the injured but also make decisions on when they can return to play. Provide nutritional counseling and identify athletes with such potential problems as eating disorders so they can be referred to appropriate treatment. Joe Hart was head athletic trainer at St. Anne's-Belfield School in Charlottesville, Va., where Chris Long participated in football, baseball, basketball and lacrosse. Now doing research and teaching at the University... (USA Today -- Sports)

    Group celebrates recovery from addictions  May 2, 2009
    "It can be anything from codependence to alcohol use to drug dependency, sexual addictions, physical and mental abuse, eating disorders, gambling," Bill Greenwald said. He's ministry leader for McLane Church's Celebrate Recovery. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Not every girl can be a winner  May 2, 2009
    Today, all of us would be prime candidates for eating disorders. Thankfully, they were not epidemic then. (Globe and Mail)

    At Timberline Knolls, a Breakthrough Comes from More Than Just a Song  May 1, 2009
    He is currently director of spiritual programming at Timberline Knolls, one of the countrys leading treatment centers helping women and adolescent girls recover from eating disorders and substance abuse ... Located on 43 beautiful acres just outside of Chicago, Timberline Knolls offers a spiritually nurturing environment of recovery for women ages 12 and older who are struggling to overcome eating disorders, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Remembrance of Fat May Be at Root of Cravings  May 1, 2009
    The finding adds to knowledge about the link between dietary fats and appetite control and could lead to new ways of treating obesity and other eating disorders, according to researchers from the University of California, Irvine. In previous studies, they found that oleic acids from fats are transformed into a compound called oleoylethanolamide (OEA) in the upper region of the small intestines. (MEDLINEplus)

    Tourism industry worries about fallout from epidemic  Apr 29, 2009
    "I was going to the International Conference on Eating Disorders held by the Academy of Eating Disorders in Cancun," she said. "Unfortunately they canceled to protect the 900 members who were planning to convene in Cancun this weekend," Ciao said. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Eating Fatty Foods May Give Memory Boost  Apr 29, 2009
    The study adds to their recent work linking dietary fats to appetite control and may herald new approaches for treating obesity and other eating disorders. Study results appear this week in the early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Newsmax)

    Girl Guides fight to remain relevant  Apr 29, 2009
    These topics have always been subtly addressed, but as more and more girls under age 10 develop eating disorders, it's time to get serious, says Myrtle Corkum, chief commissioner for the Girl Guides of Canada ... Eating disorders have become the third most common chronic illness for teen girls, NEDIC reports ... Merryl Bear, executive director of NEDIC, which approached the Girl Guides with the idea, says guiders won't teach girls about eating disorders so they know how to get them. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    Economic woes can lead to anxiety and family problems  Apr 29, 2009
    Highly trained professionals at the centers offer specialized clinical care for key emotional and behavioral concerns including: anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, women s issues, and school and learning difficulties. For more information, call 800-778-7601, or visit www. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)

    Fear a high school reunion? Hire a stripper  Apr 28, 2009
    Drinking, drama and danceShe claims that at school, student drinking alcohol was a problem and eating disorders were common. She said academic competition was tight and the overall environment was "a pressure cooker.". (MSNBC -- Movies)

    Commentary: YMCA is more than swim and gym provider  Apr 28, 2009
    The group meets on Thursdays from 9-10:30 a.m. at the YMCA Active Family Center on Chestnut Street to discuss anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, substance abuse and other topics determined by the group. The group has an average of five participants, and parents are welcome to join at any time. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Penn State collects mental health data  Apr 28, 2009
    The mental health issues studied include eating disorders, anxiety, substance abuse and depression, Locke said ... "Mental problems like depression and eating disorders isn't something that's frequently spoken about among friends, which is why students rely so much on health providers," Crossley said. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Have a cow, man: We're a lot the same  Apr 28, 2009
    But being severally underweight carries health risks, too, especially if it results from eating disorders. In the study, France was the only country in which more than 5 per cent of women were deemed to be medically underweight. (Globe and Mail)

    • Blaine schools considering suicide screening program  Apr 20, 2009
    "The whole thing is about doing a better job identifying kids early who are at a risk for anxiety or eating disorders, depression or suicide. And it's a great way to educate the community about the issue of teen depression and suicide," said Carney. "Many times students fall through the cracks because they look fine on the surface.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    GPs missing anorexia in children  Apr 20, 2009
    Children as young as five are being admitted to hospital with deadly conditions because GPs are failing to believe they could be suffering from eating disorders, a study has found ... "We have had a 50 per cent increase in demand for beds, and we haven't seen that increase in demand in hospitals looking after older adolescents with eating disorders," Dr Madden said ... In a study published today in the Medical Journal Of Australia, Dr Madden and colleagues from across Australia studied 101... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Celebrate nonprofits and what they do for San FranciscoLetters to the editor  Apr 20, 2009
    Since dieting behaviors are not sustainable unless they become compulsive, the number of young children with eating disorders is skyrocketing. We need to stop the madness of attacking our children for having diverse body sizes and work on providing all children with a variety of foods, safer neighborhoods to live in, and a more positive self-image to carry them into a healthier future. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    Asperger's Syndrome and Anorexia  Apr 19, 2009
    The Link Between Eating Disorders and Autistic Spectrum Disorders ... One study, reported by psychiatry professor Janet Treasure (2007), head of the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust Eating Disorders Unit, found that more than 1 in 5 anorexics met the criteria for an autistic spectrum disorder ... Also, research indicates that despite the higher-than-average prevalence rates linking the two conditions, the majority of people with Asperger s syndrome do not suffer from serious eating disorders,... (Suite101.com)

    Pono Players: peer education performance (26)  Apr 19, 2009
    Jene Pugmire of Waimea Middle School will have her students performing vignettes that focus on body image and eating disorders using sketches with the characters Knife, Fork and Spoon to expose the difficulty teens have with pressure to have the perfect body. All of the material has been generated by the students, Petterson McGraw said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    COLUMN: Not my kids Domestic violence breaks into pop culture  Apr 14, 2009
    Victims are at increased risk for depression and suicidality, eating disorders, substance abuse, and self-injury. As teen victims become isolated from family and friends, they may begin to lose their trust in others and have lowered self-esteem. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)

    Stomach condition can be difficult to treat (6)  Apr 13, 2009
    Other possible causes include Parkinson's disease, abdominal migraines, hypothyroidism, scleroderma, stomach surgery, eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia and more. There is also a form called idiopathic gastroparesis, which simply means that no cause can be found despite extensive medical testing. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Center for Hope of the Sierras Launches Innovative Program for Individuals with Diabetes and Eating Disorders  Apr 11, 2009
    Reno, Nevada (PRWEB) April 11, 2009 -- Treatment of eating disorders is complex; treatment of Type 1 diabetes is also complex ... Young girls and women are most frequently caught at the intersection of diabetes and eating disorders, with experts estimating that between 10 to 40 percent of women with Type 1 diabetes have diabulimia ... Staff training, which has been both academic and hands-on, has covered every aspect of medical treatment for concurrent Type 1 diabetes and eating disorders, and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

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