bulimia

Pregnant women with bulimia have more anxiety, depression

harminka — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:56:54 -0500

Women who have bulimia in pregnancy have more symptoms of anxiety and depression compared to pregnant women without eating disorders. A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) shows that they also have lower self-esteem and are more dissatisfied with life and their relationship with their partner.

Study shows inadequate diagnostic criteria for eating disorders

harminka — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:39:06 -0600

A new study by Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University suggests that the DSM-IV criteria for eating disorders have limited clinical utility. Researchers recommend a broadening of the criteria for bulimia, anorexia and binge eating disorder.

Education: the First Line of Defense against Eating Disorders

aboey — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:23:36 -0600

Providing accurate information and improving knowledge of the illness is the most effective preliminary strategy against eating disorders, according to a study in Early Intervention in Psychiatry published by Wiley Blackwell.

More women over 30 seeking treatment for anorexia, bulimia

Dinka — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:18:07 -0500

Kelli Smith walked into the Philadelphia treatment center, seeking help at last for her anorexia, and was struck by how young other patients seemed.

Diabetics forgo insulin trying to lose weight

Dinka — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:58:15 -0500

Like many teenage girls, Lee Ann Thill had obsession with her appearance. A diabetic, she was already suffering from bulimia - tried to lose weight. But it was not enough, and she recently had put on 20 pounds (9 kilograms).

New therapies for binge eating disorder

harminka — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:46:11 -0500

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) psychologists have developed an animal model for the binge eating disorder, which affects an estimated one in 20 Americans. The Sprague-Dawley rat model could lead to the identification of physiological mechanisms that distinguish different types of eating disorders and to the creation of new, targeted drug therapies.

Gay men have higher prevalence of eating disorders

harminka — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:09:06 -0500

Gay and bisexual men may be at far higher risk for eating disorders than heterosexual men, according to a study conducted at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. In the first population-based study of its kind, the researchers found that gay and bisexual men have higher rates of eating disorders. The findings are reported in the April 2007 issue of International Journal of Eating Disorders.

Eastern philosophy promises hope for Western women with eating disorders

harminka — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:18:56 -0600

Recurring and unexplained episodes destroy teeth

harminka — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:38:16 -0600