The Latest Breaking News from Eating Disorders

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

Recovering from an eating disorder can be long and complex.

The Conversation · Apr 22

‘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 · Apr 19

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 Independent UK · Apr 14

How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content – new research

People recovering from eating disorders often use social media for support, seeking out recovery content, body-positive creators and others with similar experiences.

The Conversation · Feb 25

The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders

Olympians – athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health – are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical strength through rigorous training and diets that are honed to provide the nutrients necessary to excel at their sport.

The Conversation · Feb 13

Expert explains the subtle signs of an eating disorder that parents might miss

Six signs your child could be struggling with disordered eating, according to the experts

The Independent UK · Feb 9

How GLP-1 drugs may be leading to new eating disorders

While other weight-loss drugs have caused similar problems, one expert said GLP-1 medications have a far greater impact

The Independent UK · Feb 5

Don’t rely on BMI alone when diagnosing eating disorders in children, says NHS England

Guidance for GPs and nurses says other factors should be taken into account, such as changes in behaviour

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20

Why eating disorders are more common among LGBTQIA+ people and what can help

When people picture someone with an eating disorder, many think of a thin, teenage girl with anorexia nervosa. This stereotype is so pervasive it can feel like a fact.

The Conversation · Jan 11

‘Chills Up My Spine’: Is Australia’s Unchecked Ozempic Use Fuelling Eating Disorders?

More than 500,000 Aussies are using GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro each month. The risks to people with eating disorders is far too high.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 7