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Friday briefing: Eating disorders are soaring in the UK – and so are wait times for vital support

In today’s newsletter: The number of patients both in and seeking support has risen drastically since 2015 – the reasons why are complicated

The Guardian - UK

Children with eating disorders not given timely access to care, NHS data shows

Some urgent cases waiting more than 12 weeks for treatment, according to children’s commissioner for England

The Guardian - UK

Beats Studio Pro review: Nuthin' but a "USB-C" thang

It may have been a while since the last version of the Beats Studio, the Beats Studio3, were released, but this new version feels more iterative than you might hope.

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'Illness used to make me wake up in the middle of the night to run laps'

Dave's condition is mostly associated with young women

Wales Online

A hidden condition is growing among young women

Since the start of 2020 the number of girls diagnosed with eating disorders has surged - way more than predicted

Manchester Evening News

'Postcode lottery' as number of teenage girls with eating disorders soars

There are also concerns about a rise in self-harm

Nottingham Post

'Postcode lottery' amid big rise in number of teen girls with eating disorders

There are also concerns about a rise in self-harm

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Number of teenage girls with eating disorders has soared, experts warn

Researchers examined the number of eating disorders before and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK

How the new 'game-changing' weight loss drug works, who is eligible and when it will be available in UK

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence gave approval for the use of appetite suppressant Wegovy (semaglutide) earlier this year - here are more details about it

Chronicle Live

'I needed help with anorexia when I was 11, GP said I wasn't underweight enough'

It took seven years for Susie to get the help she needed - by going private. She is now campaigning for change

Wales Online

Side effects and 'damaging' health concerns of new NHS weight loss jab revealed

Medics have outlined the common side effects and potentially damaging health risks of the new weight loss drug, known as Wegovy, available to patients on the NHS

Daily Mirror

'My seven-year eating disorder began after GP said I wasn't underweight enough for help'

Susie Ward, now 19, says her eating disorder started when she was 11 and although she has made a full recovery she's hoping her campaign will help medical professionals take others like her seriously

Daily Mirror

UK mental health charities handed sensitive data to Facebook for targeted ads

Embedded tracking tool revealed details of users’ visits to content on depression, self-harm and eating disorders

The Guardian - UK

Bride criticised for promoting 'disordered eating' as she shares wedding day menu

A fitness influencer has sparked outrage online after sharing a TikTok video of everything she ate on her wedding day - including sugar-free cake and controversial anti-bloat pills

Daily Mirror

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Daily Record

EastEnders confirm heartbreaking eating disorder storyline for Ben Mitchell

The BBC soap has been working alongside Beat on the storyline that will see Ben struggle with bulimia.

Manchester Evening News

Why diet-based trends on TikTok could be 'dangerous' for your health

The trends have billions of views on TikTok and have been described as "really dangerous"

WhatToWatch

EastEnders reveals heartbreaking eating disorder storyline for Ben Mitchell

Ben Mitchell will be part of a heartbreaking EastEnders storyline which sees him struggle with bulimia.

The Independent UK

Health experts issue urgent warning over viral TikTok trend: ‘Extremely dangerous’

The hashtag #WaterTok is used by people who make ‘recipes’ using water and flavoured ‘skinny’ syrups

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Daily Record

WaterTok and TikTok 'diet' trend causes eating disorder expert to call for ban

The two viral TikTok trends encourage disordered eating among young people, warns one specialist.

Wales Online

Calls for ban on 'dangerous' #WaterTok and 'What I Eat in a Day' TikTok trends

Charity claims they encourage disordered eating among young people

Daily Mirror

Concerns over new 'WaterTok' trend where TikTokers replace meals with flavoured drinks

Martha Williams, 28, a specialist for eating disorder charity Beat, believes these trends are “really dangerous” and only serve to “make thoughts about disordered eating worse"

Wales Online

Putting calories on menus is harmful to people with eating disorders, says research

More than 80% of those asked said it was detrimental

The Independent UK

Calories on menus are damaging for people with eating disorders, says charity

A survey for Beat found that eight in 10 people with experience of an eating disorder said calories on menus has negatively affected their recovery.

The Independent UK

Calories on menus damaging for people with eating disorders, charity warns

A survey for Beat found that eight in 10 people with experience of an eating disorder said calories on menus has negatively affected their recovery.

Manchester Evening News

Wegovy weight loss drug - what is it, who is eligible to use it and when will it be available in UK?

The drug will also be available to buy privately through some pharmacies

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