The Latest Breaking News from anorexia

From insights into siblings and anorexia, via the stories of trailblazing women and Boris Johnson’s time at No 10, here are the titles that will define the year

A unique residential study has concluded that, contrary to perceived wisdom, people with eating disorders do not lose self-control, leading to binge-eating, in response to stress. Read on for details:

Number of children with safeguarding issues has rocketed with problems including anorexia, domestic violence and drug or alcohol abuse in their home

Henry had autism and anorexia but the family had struggled to get mental health support

Abby said she saw anorexia as a friend that was with her all the time — that "friendship" put her in hospital with feeding tubes inserted as her organs almost shut down.

For many people, the term “eating disorder” will bring to mind its two most familiar forms – anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. What they may not realise, however, is that “binge eating disorder” is more common than the other two combined and can significantly reduce quality of life.

Giving lab rats illicit psychedelic drugs may help scientists uncover how it can be used to treat anorexia in humans.

Emily Halenow helps others at the hospital where she was once a patient

Mel C suffered with the eating disorder and depression due to pressure to stay thin