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Number of teenage girls with eating disorders has soared, experts warn

Researchers examined the number of eating disorders before and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK

How the new 'game-changing' weight loss drug works, who is eligible and when it will be available in UK

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence gave approval for the use of appetite suppressant Wegovy (semaglutide) earlier this year - here are more details about it

Chronicle Live

'I needed help with anorexia when I was 11, GP said I wasn't underweight enough'

It took seven years for Susie to get the help she needed - by going private. She is now campaigning for change

Wales Online

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Side effects and 'damaging' health concerns of new NHS weight loss jab revealed

Medics have outlined the common side effects and potentially damaging health risks of the new weight loss drug, known as Wegovy, available to patients on the NHS

Daily Mirror

'My seven-year eating disorder began after GP said I wasn't underweight enough for help'

Susie Ward, now 19, says her eating disorder started when she was 11 and although she has made a full recovery she's hoping her campaign will help medical professionals take others like her seriously

Daily Mirror

UK mental health charities handed sensitive data to Facebook for targeted ads

Embedded tracking tool revealed details of users’ visits to content on depression, self-harm and eating disorders

The Guardian - UK

Bride criticised for promoting 'disordered eating' as she shares wedding day menu

A fitness influencer has sparked outrage online after sharing a TikTok video of everything she ate on her wedding day - including sugar-free cake and controversial anti-bloat pills

Daily Mirror

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EastEnders confirm heartbreaking eating disorder storyline for Ben Mitchell

The BBC soap has been working alongside Beat on the storyline that will see Ben struggle with bulimia.

Daily Record

Why diet-based trends on TikTok could be 'dangerous' for your health

The trends have billions of views on TikTok and have been described as "really dangerous"

Manchester Evening News

EastEnders reveals heartbreaking eating disorder storyline for Ben Mitchell

Ben Mitchell will be part of a heartbreaking EastEnders storyline which sees him struggle with bulimia.

WhatToWatch

Health experts issue urgent warning over viral TikTok trend: ‘Extremely dangerous’

The hashtag #WaterTok is used by people who make ‘recipes’ using water and flavoured ‘skinny’ syrups

The Independent UK

WaterTok and TikTok 'diet' trend causes eating disorder expert to call for ban

The two viral TikTok trends encourage disordered eating among young people, warns one specialist.

Daily Record

Calls for ban on 'dangerous' #WaterTok and 'What I Eat in a Day' TikTok trends

Charity claims they encourage disordered eating among young people

Wales Online

Concerns over new 'WaterTok' trend where TikTokers replace meals with flavoured drinks

Martha Williams, 28, a specialist for eating disorder charity Beat, believes these trends are “really dangerous” and only serve to “make thoughts about disordered eating worse"

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Wales Online

Putting calories on menus is harmful to people with eating disorders, says research

More than 80% of those asked said it was detrimental

The Independent UK

Calories on menus are damaging for people with eating disorders, says charity

A survey for Beat found that eight in 10 people with experience of an eating disorder said calories on menus has negatively affected their recovery.

The Independent UK

Calories on menus damaging for people with eating disorders, charity warns

A survey for Beat found that eight in 10 people with experience of an eating disorder said calories on menus has negatively affected their recovery.

Manchester Evening News

Wegovy weight loss drug - what is it, who is eligible to use it and when will it be available in UK?

The drug will also be available to buy privately through some pharmacies

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The Independent UK

What is the new wonder weight loss drug?

Your questions answered on Wegovy.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh student says 'toxic' social media left her battling eating disorder

Lottie is looking to raise money for the eating disorder charity BEAT by running the Edinburgh marathon and has shared her own story of having to battle an uncommon form of the disorder.

Wales Online

Kelly was consuming just 42 calories a day when she was told her 'body was dying'

Kelly Appleton has opened up about her struggles with anorexia

Daily Mirror

Nikki Grahame's mum calls for ban on dangerous diet apps after daughter's tragic death

The Sunday Mirror signed up to several apps that encourage people to lose weight by starving themselves with some users bragging they had gone hungry for five days or more

The Guardian - UK

Many men have a problematic relationship with food – and I’m one of them

People often tell me that they don’t have an ‘off switch’ when it comes to drinking. I don’t have that problem, but it’s a different story when it comes to eating, writes Adrian Chiles

The Independent UK

Rise in children getting treatment for eating disorders, psychiatrists warn

Royal College of Psychiatrists’ analysis shows all regions in England are failing to meet the Government target for when patients should be seen.

Evening Standard

Children and young people with eating disorders face ‘treatment postcode lottery’

Royal College of Psychiatry warns of huge rise in young people seeking treatment since before pandemic

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