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 · Apr 26, 2023
Older people have eating disorders too – but they're a largely ignored group Josie (not her real name) has bulimia. She is prescribed steroids to manage a lung condition and heart failure and has gained a significant amount of weight as a result of using the drugs. Her body mass index (BMI) is over 35, which is in the obesity range. She was… The Conversation · Mar 22, 2023
'I lived off a punnet of grapes spending six hours a day at the gym and almost had a heart attack' Lana Kelly used her shocking experience as a wake-up call - now the current Miss Newcastle has found a love for beauty pageants Chronicle Live · Mar 12, 2023
Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few people are aware of its dangers While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. The Conversation · Mar 9, 2023
Lana spent six hours in gym and ate just a punnet of grapes a day during bulimia and anorexia battle Lana is now running Miss Great Britain events after overcoming her health issues Wales Online · Mar 6, 2023
Eating disorders are deadly: What are they, who’s at risk, and what can be done about it Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are serious health risks, and can be life-threatening. They are also common, especially among teenage girls. The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023
Over 20 children rushed to hospital due to eating disorders every day and it's soaring Charities described the numbers as 'deeply concerning' with 7,665 under-18s in England hospitalised with anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders over course of a year Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022
Stress Does Not Lead To Loss Of Self-Nontrol In Eating Disorders 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: Dynamite News · Dec 30, 2022
Jane Fonda details ‘really, really hard’ eating disorder recovery The actor and activist recently spoke about her struggle with both anorexia and bulimia The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
Fearne Cotton sheds light on 10-year bulimia battle as 'skinny' trend makes comeback TV and radio presenter Fearne Cotton has bravely shed light on her own battles with eating disorder bulimia as young women are being told that being skinny is on trend again Daily Mirror · Nov 10, 2022
The Crown: What did Princess Diana say about her suicide attempts? New series of ‘The Crown’ looks at the tapes featured in Andrew Morton’s infamous book, ‘Diana: Her True Story’ The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
Those with eating disorders should avoid season five of The Crown, charity urges New episodes of the popular Netflix series will drop on Wednesday The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Binge eating is more common than anorexia or bulimia – but it remains a hidden and hard-to-treat disorder 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. The Conversation · Oct 20, 2022
Woman sheds 13 stone in a year after struggling with body image and eating disorders Carla Piera lost the weight in 14 months slimming down from 23st 1.8lbs to 10st. She has faced weight problems since childhood and has also suffered from from bulimia and a binge eating disorders Daily Mirror · Oct 16, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022 Shapeless review – harrowing body horror that takes on the nightmare of bulimia A sense of dread permeates this story of a jazz singer trapped in a harrowing eating-disorder cycle that turns horrific and hallucinatory
Manchester Evening News · Aug 30, 2022 ITV Emmerdale and Corrie star reveals she lost her teeth after battling bulimia Gemma Oaten cried as she got her smile back after having all of her top teeth removed
Daily Mirror · Aug 30, 2022 Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten says she lost teeth while battling eating disorder Gemma Oaten, who played Rachel Breckle in Emmerdale, had all of her top teeth removed after her battle with bulimia and anorexia caused irreparable damage
Tribune News Service · Aug 16, 2022 Lower-income Americans are being shut out of life-saving treatments for anorexia The pandemic exacerbated many mental health problems, and eating disorders are no exception: Emergency room visits for girls suffering from anorexia and bulimia were twice as high in January of this year as they were three years earlier.
Manchester Evening News · May 22, 2022 Woman told "fat girls don't do anything for me" was plunged into bulimia battle Emma would make herself sick five times a day
Wales Online · May 9, 2022 Freddie Flintoff’s secret battle with bulimia The former-cricketer first spoke about the eating disorder in a 2020 BBC documentary