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Quote of the day by Olivia Newton-John: 'Eating disorders are usually nothing to do with food. Parents need to be...' - powerful quote by Grammy-winning actress of Let Me Be There teaches life lessons on parenting, love, care and importance of supporting your child through eating disorders

Quote of the day by Olivia Newton-John: Olivia Newton-John highlighted parental presence in child eating disorder recovery. She stated that professional help is important, but home support matters significantly. Parents must be present, loving, and proactive for effective recovery. Newton-John, a renowned singer and actress, passed away in 2022.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

How painting people with eating disorders gave me a new understanding of the condition

FIRST PERSON: Courtney Bae, a semi-finalist in Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year 2025, has spent years supporting a loved one through a debilitating eating disorder. After desperately trying to understand it, she decided to paint those in recovery – it was then that she learned the truth about…

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Anorexia and binge eating: Genetic study reveals eating disorders go beyond body weight

New research points to a biological basis for eating disorders that goes beyond body weight.

Euronews · Aug 25

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

‘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…

The Conversation · Aug 10

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.

International Business Times UK · Aug 9

The movie Ariana Grande fans need to see

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

Salon · Aug 8

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 · Aug 8

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 · Aug 6

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…"

Bored Panda · Aug 6