Eating Disorders News From Medical News Today
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:37:59 +0100
New Psychotherapy Has Potential To Treat Majority Of Cases Of Eating Disorders
Wellcome Trust researchers have developed a new form of psychotherapy that has been shown to have the potential to treat more than eight out of ten cases of eating disorders in adults, a new study reports. This new "enhanced" form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-E) builds on and improves the current leading treatment for bulimia nervosa as recommended by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:00:00 PST
Probing The Prevalence Of Disordered Eating Behaviors In Diabetics
Children with diabetes are at an increased risk for developing eating disorders and researchers want to know if it's their disease or treatment that's to blame. "Diabetes treatment prescribes obsessive food behavior, such as carbohydrate restriction," said Dr. Deborah Young-Hyman, pediatric psychologist in the Medical College of Georgia's Georgia Prevention Institute.
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:00:00 PST
Animal Studies Show Sugar Can Be Addictive
A Princeton University scientist presented new evidence demonstrating that sugar can be an addictive substance, wielding its power over the brains of lab animals in a manner similar to many drugs of abuse. Professor Bart Hoebel and his team in the Department of Psychology and the Princeton Neuroscience Institute have been studying signs of sugar addiction in rats for years. Until now, the rats under study have met two of the three elements of addiction.
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:00:00 PST
2008 American College Of Neuropsychopharmacology's Annual Meeting
WHAT: A special telebriefing with renowned brain and behavior researchers who will headline the 2008 American College of Neuropsychopharmacology's Annual Meeting WHO: Bill Carlezon, PhD, Chair of ACNP's Public Information Committee Roger Pittman, MD, Harvard Medical School/Mass.
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:00:00 PST
Anorexia Shown To Impair Adolescent Bone Development
Children and teenagers with even mild cases of anorexia exhibit abnormal bone structure, according to a new study appearing in the December issue of Radiology and presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). "Adolescence is the most critical period for growth of bone mass, and the onset of anorexia interferes with that process," said Miriam A. Bredella, M.D.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 PST
Holidays Don't Have To Be Difficult For People With An Eating Disorder
Many people equate the holidays with food big meals equals big times. Americans, especially, attach a lot of social and personal value to what, and how, we eat, often through family rituals or attitudes. For many, family gatherings are positive events, but for the 9 million men, women or young people who have an eating disorder, the holidays, without proper planning, can feel like nightmares.
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:00:00 PST
Expert Warns Size Zero Trend Can Cause Infertility
The UK's obsession with 'size 0' celebrities is causing women to put themselves at risk of infertility, warns leading fertility expert Professor Brian Lieberman. More and more women are shedding the pounds in an attempt to mimic shockingly thin celebrities, without realising that dramatic weight loss can be detrimental to their fertility. Professor Lieberman - credited with the establishment of the UK's first NHS IVF centre and founder of
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:00:00 PST
Total Control? - Eating Disorders And Emotional Responses To Food, Podcast
Podcast Summary: Control has been attributed as a key motivator behind eating disorders. Paradoxically, the ability for one to exert control over food, accompanies their loss of control in relation to food. Talking about her recent study exploring adults with eating disorders emotional responses' to images of food, Dr Anna Chur-Hansen spoke to Hamish Holewa for IPP-SHR podcasts.
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:00:00 PST
Make The Holidays About More Than Just Feasting
The holidays are often as wonderful as they are stressful not only for parents, but for kids as well. It can be easy to skip meals, eat too many treats, and loaf around. University of Rochester Medical Center eating disorders and childhood obesity experts, alike, say we should be careful not to lose our healthy eating habits. "Focus on being with family, friends and loved ones, rather than 'what's to eat, '" said Richard E. Kreipe, M.D.
Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
Help For Young People With Eating Disorders, UK
If you are looking to initiate the recovery process and feel that you would like support with this, beat the leading UK charity for people with eating disorders is launching an exciting new online Recovery Club service. The monthly club will run for six months enabling young people to benefit from the support of their peers and to feel comfortable discussing their concerns and fears about treatment and the recovery process.
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:00:00 PST
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