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Lesbian & Gay Teens Have Twice the Odds for Binge-Eating Disorders
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 – Stigma can take a toll on lesbian, gay and bisexual teens, leading to high rates of binge-eating disorders, researchers say. Compared to their non-LGBTQ peers, lesbian, gay...
ED Visits Up for Eating Disorders Across All Ages During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 – During the pandemic, there was an increase in emergency department visits for eating disorders among adolescents, young adults, and older adults, while hospital admissions...
Few Doctors, Spotty Internet: Finding Mental Health Care Tough for Many Americans
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 – Nearly one in five counties across the United States lack psychiatrists or internet service, making it difficult for around 10.5 million Americans to find mental health...
Cyberbullying Tied to Eating Disorder Symptoms in Early Adolescence
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 – Cyberbullying victimization and perpetration in early adolescence are associated with eating disorder symptoms, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in the...
Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 – For parents worried about how Disney princesses might impact their child's self-image, a new study is saying, “Let it go.” “In children's media, about 60% of the chara...
Could 'Float Therapy' Help Ease Anorexia?
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – Float therapy, where a patient is suspended in a pool of warm, salty water in a soundproof room, could help ease some aspects of anorexia nervosa, a small new study found....
Management of Pediatric Mental, Behavioral Health Emergencies Is Addressed by AAP
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 – In a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and published online Aug. 16 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for improving emergency...
'Magic Mushroom' Drug Psilocybin Shows Early Promise in Easing Migraines
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 – Psilocybin, the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms, is getting renewed interest as a potential treatment for various health conditions. Now, a new research review argues...
Broad Eating Disorder Symptoms Linked to Later Alcohol Problems
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 – Broad eating disorder symptoms are associated with later alcohol problems, according to a study published online June 23 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders....
FDA Expands Uses of Vyvanse to Treat Binge-Eating Disorder
January 30, 2015 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved uses of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) to treat binge-eating disorder in adults. The drug is the first...
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