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For many people, the term “eating disorder” will bring to mind its two most familiar forms – anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. What they may not realise, however, is that “binge eating disorder” is more common than the other two combined and can significantly reduce quality of life.

Giving lab rats illicit psychedelic drugs may help scientists uncover how it can be used to treat anorexia in humans.

Spice Girls Mel C has spoken about her mental health and eating disorder battle which saw her turn to drink and binge eating after the band split

Gemma Oaten, who played Rachel Breckle in Emmerdale, had all of her top teeth removed after her battle with bulimia and anorexia caused irreparable damage

Hannah Duguid, 21, is a recovering anorexic and says putting numbers in diners’ faces can add to mental health stress.

 "I have come a long way and I look back now and can't believe what I used to be like. "

Jess Hynes was only consuming 700 calories a day at one point

Jess Hynes was crowned Miss Cheshire after she overcame her battles with anorexia

Jess Hynes developed anorexia as part of her bid for the perfect body image - but now she's beaten her illness and competing to be Miss England