The Latest Breaking News from anorexia

The journalist and former in-patient offers a clear-eyed view of a debilitating and misunderstood illness

Penguin Books brought psychiatric ideas to post-war Britain through their inexpensive paperback list. This eclectic list ranged from general introductions to psychiatry and psychotherapy, to discussions of specific problems like depression and anorexia nervosa, and also large political issues such as propaganda and brainwashing.

Kelly Appleton has opened up about her struggles with anorexia

Since her death 40 years ago, the singer has been cast as a victim. But she had a strong, ambitious side – as I found out

A Nasdaq-listed company is trialling the active ingredient in magic mushrooms as a new treatment

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are serious health risks, and can be life-threatening. They are also common, especially among teenage girls.

The number of eating disorder cases has exploded, but our health system is appallingly underprepared to deal with the crisis.

The Orchard County ace was speaking on this week's The GAA Social with presenters Thomas Niblock and Oisin McConville

Vikki Hindley from Manchester was fobbed off as having anorexia 'to get attention', but later scans at Wythenshawe Hospital showed she had a life-threatening brain tumour