anorexia

Child Development & Health

Anorexia and bulimia: Illnesses or lifestyle choices?

While most of us view eating disorders as dangerous illnesses, some people are finding acceptance and even encouragement in online...

Child Development & Health

Pro-Ana and Thinspo for children

A frightening trend is on the rise: websites that teach young people how to become anorexic and bulimic are growing in popularity....

Stress

5 Ways eating disorder survivors can cope with holiday stress

The holidays are stressful for everyone, but if you have an eating disorder it can be extra tough. Get some tips on how to cope with...

Child Development & Health

Could picky eating be an eating disorder?

A new study is being conducted by researchers at the Duke Center for Eating Disorders to determine if picky eating is actually an...

Child Development & Health

Is your son at risk for an eating disorder?

When you think of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, you likely have a visual image of a scary skinny body. A female...

Drinks, Drugs & Rehab

Demi Lovato's bipolar battle confession

Word of Demi Lovato's bipolar diagnosis comes just hours after actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has gone public with her own bipolar...

Children's Diseases & Illnesses

Facebook no help for eating disorders

Does online social networking really inhibit the development of communication skills, turning kids into poor spellers with...

Teen Health & Wellness

French model Isabelle Caro and teen eating disorders

French model Isabelle Caro shocked the world with her gaunt, Anorexia-ravaged body in an Italian eating disorder awareness campaign....