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Albanese’s ‘knee-jerk’ social media ban not enough to curb growing harm from eating disorders, experts say

Onus needs to be on social media companies to make them safer, including allowing users to reset algorithms

The Guardian - AU

Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders. Here’s why – and how this affects their treatment

Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders. Here’s why – and how this affects their treatment

More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent.

The Conversation

Check electrolyte levels in people with eating disorders, study warns abnormalities increase death risk

Check electrolyte levels in people with eating disorders, study warns abnormalities increase death risk

The study suggests that monitoring electrolyte abnormalities in people with eating disorders is crucial, as these imbalances are linked to a significantly higher risk of death from any cause.

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Kate Moss says she was harassed by parents of girls with eating disorders over ‘heroin chic’ look

Model infamously said ‘nothing tastes as good as skinny feels’

The Independent UK

‘Worrying lack of moderation’: how eating disorder posts proliferate on X

Users say harmful content from accounts they do not follow appears even after requests to block it

The Guardian - UK

How Canberra's new eating disorder centre will treat patients

An estimated 18.5k Canberrans have an eating disorder.

The Canberra Times

Censoring the Internet Won't Protect Kids

Sen. Rand Paul makes the case against the Kids Online Safety Act.

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1 in 10 women are delaying motherhood because of disordered eating behaviors

1 in 10 women are delaying motherhood because of disordered eating behaviors

A new survey underscores the link between fertility and eating disorders.

What is orthorexia?

What is orthorexia?

"Perfectionists may be at greater risk of taking it too far"

A fixation on ‘clean eating’ can be harmful – and perfectionists may be at greater risk of taking it too far

A fixation on ‘clean eating’ can be harmful – and perfectionists may be at greater risk of taking it too far

Clean eating diets have become increasingly popular over the past few years. This style of eating emphasises consuming whole foods and avoiding processed foods (even minimally processed foods) as much as possible.

The Conversation

'Looksmaxxing' is exacerbating the youth mental health crisis, psychologists say

'Looksmaxxing' is exacerbating the youth mental health crisis, psychologists say

One looksmaxxing app, UMax, ranks higher in the Apple app store charts than TaskRabbit and Zillow Rentals.

Men are less able to identify eating disorders – I called mine ‘cutting weight’

Men are less able to identify eating disorders – I called mine ‘cutting weight’

Male body dysmorphia has rocketed – maybe because we’re desperate to assert a sense of control over our chaotic lives, says freelance writer Tom Usher

The Guardian - UK

The not-so-secret cost of being superhuman: elite sport’s problem with disordered eating

The not-so-secret cost of being superhuman: elite sport’s problem with disordered eating

Athletes are breaking their silence about their experience of eating disorders and disordered eating. Why is this happening in an arena celebrated as the epitome of health?

The Guardian - AU

Eating disorders are not a choice, they are a disease – I wish more people knew how treatable they are

Eating disorders are not a choice, they are a disease – I wish more people knew how treatable they are

Recovery can be a lengthy process but I see more people get better when they engage with treatment than not

The Guardian - AU

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What is body positivity? And how to talk to your teen about it

Body positivity: how learning to love our bodies from a young age is so empowering

Spotting the signs of disordered eating

"If you notice some of the signs and symptoms of disordered eating, it is essential to talk with your child"

Smashing the Stigma: A look at eating disorders on college campuses

Feature story about eating disorders on college campuses.

The Guardian - US

Jessie Diggins: ‘Eating disorders are about control when you feel like you have none’

Having reached the summit of cross-country skiing (again), the former Olympic champion opens up about a relapse that nearly thwarted her season

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Policing 'Thinspiration' Is Harder Than Lawmakers Think

And likely to backfire, too.

Evening Standard

Concerns raised over treatment of eating disorders in London's NHS services

Referrals for eating disorders among children and adolescents in London have risen 158 per cent in the last eight years

Understand And Manage Binge Eating: Insights From Experts During Eating Disorders Awareness Week

As we observe Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we at Medical Daily engaged experts to bring a better understanding of binge eating, one of the most common eating disorders, shedding light on its signs and offering effective management strategies.

'Crisis' as eating disorders cost Australia $67 billion

The Butterfly Foundation is calling on the Australian government to commit to annual funding to combat eating disorders as the cost of them grows.

The Guardian - UK

Your illness worsens – so care is cut off. This is the scandal playing out in eating disorder treatment

Patients I’ve spoken to in the east of England were desperate for help, with dangerously low BMIs. On what possible grounds were they discharged?, asks Guardian columnist John Harris

Tallulah Willis Shares Candid Message On Eating Disorder Recovery Journey

Tallulah Willis shares her journey of recovery from body image struggles and eating disorders, offering support and encouragement to others.

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