A new doll called Nenuco Won’t Eat, from Spanish company Famosa, is causing controversy from eating disorder groups. The doll refuses to eat until the child learns how to manage the doll. Some people say this promotes eating disorders, while the company says it teaches children how to deal with fussy babies. More Videos
Dove has been championing the fight against poor body image for quite some time now, and in a recent video they took a stab at the bullies inside every one of us. In this ad, a forensic sketch artist creates two drawings of each woman who visits his studio: the first is based on her …
Health expert Kati Morton, MFTI, discusses how to deal with an eating disorder when you’re older. She talks about how common it is for older people to have mental diseases, and how vital it is to get help, if needed. More Videos
Eating disorders are not just a teenage disease. They can affect people at any age and even hit women in middle age. More Videos
Eating disorders in kids who have a history of obesity are more likely to go unnoticed and can often be more difficult for doctors to diagnose quickly. More Videos
With all the juice cleanses, superfoods, and healthy eating craze happening, is it ever possible to be too healthy? Can the obsession with healthy eating lead to an eating disorder? More Videos
In a new tell-all book, ex-Vogue Australia editor Kristie Clements reveals horrible secrets of the modeling world, with stories like models eating tissues or using an IV drip to stay “Paris thin.” Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. More Videos
A study conducted at Harvard Medical School has found that food addiction in women can be linked to abuse in their childhood. Those who were abused as children were twice as likely to be addicted to food as adults. More Videos
An alarming new trend is being seen among younger and younger children in which they focus on weight and health, thinking they are fat and need to lose weight to be healthy. This trend can lead these children to develop eating disorders. More Videos
Researchers have discovered two genes that are linked to both anorexia and bulimia. Because eating disorders can be genetic, scientists examined two families with a total of 16 affected relatives to find the genetic link. More Videos
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