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Quote of the Day by Ariana Grande: “Too many young girls have eating disorders due to… – Inspiring lessons on fitness, beauty, confidence, habits, lifestyle and why you are more than your physical appearance by the American singer known for her powerful performances and deep insights on unrealistic beauty standards and health

Quote of the Day by Ariana Grande: Ariana Grande’s quote, “Too many young girls have eating disorders due to low self-esteem and distorted body image. I think it’s so important for girls to love themselves and to treat their bodies respectfully,” explores the importance of self-esteem, body acceptance, and emotional…

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‘You’re a 4 out of 10’: the troubling rise of AI appearance ratings

A teenager joins an online video chat. Within seconds, artificial intelligence analyses their face and gives them a score out of ten for “attractiveness”. They are compared in real time with another user who scores higher and is declared the winner. The game is live-streamed, and the audience ridicule the…

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Ariana Grande Body Image Backlash Harming Eating Disorder Patients, Healthcare Providers Warn

Mental health clinicians report a surge in distress among patients with eating disorders following public scrutiny of Ariana Grande's appearance in her 'Petal' music video, highlighting broader societal issues.

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The movie Ariana Grande fans need to see

John Early’s film on the realities of eating disorders sparks a critical conversation

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Is it OK to talk about Ariana Grande’s body? There is no right answer

I wish I could say that expressing concern for the pop star’s health is helpful – but I know from experience it’s not that simple

The Guardian - US

Ariana Grande Accused of Being 'Real Problem' on 'Wicked' Set After Co-Stars Regain Weight While She Keeps Losing

The 'Wicked' film's cast appearances have sparked debate, with fans questioning Ariana Grande's influence. Concerns about body image and eating disorders have emerged.

International Business Times UK

Hollywood Star’s Raw Confession About Extreme Food Habits Sparks Massive Debate, Doctor Intervenes

"This is incredibly sad… You go to extreme lengths and there’s so much shame associated with opening up…"

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Ariana Grande’s new video sets off talk about body and beauty standards — again

It’s a hallmark of our increasingly connected world — there’s seemingly always something to say, an opinion or feeling or critique to express

The Independent UK

Ariana Grande's 'Petal' Music Video Sparks Comparisons to Karen Carpenter Before Her Death From Anorexia

Ariana Grande's 'Petal' video has sparked online debate after comparisons to Karen Carpenter, raising concerns about body image, eating disorders, and the scrutiny celebrities face over their appearance.

International Business Times UK

Ariana Grande’s appearance attracted intense scrutiny, not just genuine concern

Every time a celebrity appears to lose weight, the same debate begins. Some people say we shouldn’t comment on another person’s body. Others argue staying silent ignores the possibility that someone may be struggling.

The Conversation

What vegan and vegetarian diets can and can’t tell us about eating disorders

“No thanks, I don’t eat meat.” This simple sentence can prompt very different reactions, but the question that often follows is: “Why?”

The Conversation

Wegovy and Mounjaro could be used to treat patients with eating disorders

Researchers found these drugs also assist with ‘related behaviours’

The Independent UK

8 Things Your Dentist Can Diagnose About Your Overall Health From Your Mouth and Teeth

Your Gums Are Bleeding, and It May Not Be About BrushingPersistent bleeding gums are the most misread signal in the dental chair. Most patients blame aggressive brushing. Dentists look further. Chronic gum bleeding is a classic early marker of gum disease, but it also shows up in vitamin C deficiency,…

Times Life

Do Social Media Feeds Fuel Eating Disorders?

Over 5 billion people use social media worldwide, and while some of its impacts are positive, it’s also responsible for fuelling eating disorders, and the mechanism behind this crisis is no longer a secret. For years, the conversation around image-focused platforms centered on peer pressure and body image ideals.

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Mom’s Boyfriend Decides To “Prove” Child Is Lying, It Ends Exactly As Expected

When this child’s mom warned her boyfriend not to buy coleslaw, she had a very good reason. Convinced the child was lying about a severe food-related trauma response, he decided to prove his point while Mom was away by forcing them to eat an entire tub of coleslaw. What followed…

The Conversation

Looksmaxxing isn’t just a TikTok trend – it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men

Punishing regimens of facial exercises. Intentional starvation. Reshaping the jawline or cheekbones by smashing them with a hammer or chisel.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex warns of social media algorithm dangers

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has warned young people's social media use can lead them to eating disorders because of algorithms and harmful content.

The Guardian - UK

My husband’s weight loss is triggering my eating disorders. What can I do?

You must look after your own mental health. A therapist could provide a safe space to discuss your feelings

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The Conversation

Why eating disorder recovery is about more than what you eat or weigh

Recovering from an eating disorder can be long and complex.

The Independent UK

‘My friend died from an eating disorder – she was told she was too thin, then not thin enough’

Charlotte Murphy kept experiencing barriers to support and was never admitted to an inpatient unit for her eating disorder

The Independent UK

Calorie labels on menus are helpful for people with binge eating disorders, study finds

Participants who binge ate regularly said calories on menus reduce their anxiety when going out for dinner

The Guardian - UK

Early treatment is key to children recovering from eating disorders

Letter: Laetitia Beaujard-Ramoo responds to a report on the growing incidence of teachers in primary schools seeing pupils with eating discorders

The Guardian - UK

Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds

Poll of 10,000 teachers also finds ‘overwhelming’ exam anxiety and rising absenteeism linked to poor mental health

The Guardian - UK

Transcription by Ben Lerner review – a stunning exploration of technology and storytelling

Ranging from quantum mechanics to eating disorders to the nature of fiction, this is a breathtaking interrogation of family, connection and memory

The Guardian - UK

Mental health units discharging eating disorder patients with ‘dangerously low’ BMIs

FoI request reveals some people sent home despite BMIs below 15 – considered to be ‘severe malnutrition’

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