Vyvanse is a brand of amphetamine that doctors may prescribe for ADHD or binge eating disorder (BED). Some research links amphetamine use to hypersexuality, and both ADHD and BED may also affect sexual function. Learn more about the...
Researchers have identified a network of neurons that coordinate with other brain regions to influence eating behaviors. These findings could help those suffering from disease-induced appetite loss or over-eating.
New research finds that adolescents who see themselves as puny and who exercise to gain weight may be at risk of so-called muscularity-oriented disordered eating behaviors.
He is living proof you can have a debilitating mental health issue and come out the other end Did you know that around 25% of people with eating disorders are boys and young men? I didn’t, until my son Joe developed one. We noticed he...
Lack of training and understanding is leading to avoidable deaths, MPs warn Lack of understanding of eating disorders among doctors is resulting in too many avoidable deaths, with medical staff receiving too little training, a...
Trying to recover from an eating disorder is torturous. Setting a GCSE question about calories shows a profound ignorance of a deadly illness Pick any item of food and I will tell you how many calories there are in it. It is not a skill...
Many people overeat occasionally, but there are a number of different ways to get back on track. In this article, learn about what to do after binge eating to return to a healthful routine.
A study that started in 1985 in Gothenburg, Sweden, followed some 50 people who had become anorexic in their teens. It shows that 30 years later, the majority were healthy but some had persistent eating disorders.
Report warns of long waits and obstacles to treatment after big rise in hospital admissions Adults with life-threatening eating disorders face huge waits for vital NHS care and must overcome “appalling failings” to get help, leading...
Having concerns about how you look is not in itself a mental illness, but can trigger a range of problems Like it or not, most of us are aware of how we look. We have all had a bad hair day, or worried whether we are wearing the right...
Researchers say those who have a history of an eating disorder, obsessive-compulsive traits, dieting, poor body image, and a drive for thinness are more likely to develop a pathological obsession with healthy eating or consuming only...
A history of eating disorders and body image concerns before or during pregnancy are associated with future depressive symptoms among mothers, finds a new study.
In the largest study of its kind, involving more than 50,000 subjects in 14 countries, researchers at more than 200 collaborating institutions have identified 20 new genetic associations with one of the most prevalent and elusive mental...
After her son was born prematurely, Tahmima Anam thought the worst was behind her. But when he was allowed to come home two months later, a new problem emerged: he refused to eat • Read the text version here Continue reading...
After her son was born prematurely, Tahmima Anam thought the worst was behind her. But when he was allowed to come home two months later, a new problem emerged: he refused to eat My son was born twice: first on a warm, late June...
New research in mice suggests that a shared circuit in the brain could be one reason why heavy drinking and high-fat 'junk food' cravings go hand in hand.
In her new show, Muckers, the actor and playwright revisits the mess, mischief and bamboozling anxieties of growing up ‘Ask her if it’s true about the poo!” “Ask her what she really calls her vagina!” After watching the gloriously knotty...
App hosts dozens of group chats where youngsters are given strict weight-loss advice Thousands of young people with eating disorders are being preyed on by “anorexia coaches” operating on an anonymous messaging app, a Guardian...
Diabulimia, which can be fatal, occurs if type 1 diabetics stop taking insulin to lose weight Diabetics who also have a rare and potentially fatal eating disorder are to start receiving specialist NHS help to reduce their risk of...
The author of a novel to help young people deal with anorexia says his message is a hopeful one - most people recover When an eating disorder took hold of Samuel Pollen at the age of 12 he felt as if the bad cop within him was taking...
The obsession with fasting overlaps with a trend for what is often termed ‘biohacking’ – the idea that your body is a system that can be quantified and optimized Eating is so last season; these days all the cool kids fast. Fasting diets...
Oldham Evening Chronicle | Eating disorders | Churchill and Gallipoli | Ready to Rumble | Scone wars Several years ago a journalist from the Oldham Evening Chronicle ( Letters , 18 February) interviewed a group of female heads of...
Campaigners raise alarm about growing crisis of young people with anorexia and bulimia There has been a dramatic rise in hospital admissions for potentially life-threatening eating disorders in the last year, prompting concern from...
Social media platform advised to follow self-harm picture ban with focus on anorexia Images promoting potentially life-threatening eating disorders are thriving on Instagram and need to be cracked down on in the same way as graphic...
There is a new dedicated programme in place to deliver comprehensive, whole-person care to children and young people, writes Dr Jacqueline Cornish Re Al Aynsley-Green’s article ( That children are largely absent from the NHS 10-year plan...
A new study has found that a persistent low body mass index (BMI) in children, starting as young as age 2 for boys and 4 for girls, may be a risk factor for the development of anorexia nervosa in adolescence.
Researchers have identified new brain circuits that may act as a brake on binge eating and junk food craving. In rats who had spent a month eating a low-fat diet, researchers successfully inhibited the fatty food seeking behaviors.
Researchers have identified cells in the brains of male rats that appear to control future food intake by preserving memories of past meals. The study lends support to the idea of boosting meal memories as a strategy for managing...
‘To brag of starving yourself in front of my teenage daughters beggars belief’: the letter you always wanted to write Your visit was going well. We were sitting around the dinner table, you, me and my husband, our two teenage girls. You...
Campaigners wary of pledge to expand treatment to more children and teenagers Theresa May is to promise a major expansion of NHS mental healthcare for children and young people in an attempt to tackle the “scandal” of most under-18s not...
Researchers explore whether genes and early eating habits may trigger disordered eating Researchers are trying to identify the role genetics and early eating habits play in conditions such as bulimia and anorexia . Eating disorders,...
Loss of appetite can have many causes, including short-term infections, psychological or mental health conditions, cancers, and certain medications. In this article, we look at the causes and symptoms of appetite loss, along with...
Government announces $110.7m in funding to provide treatment packages for up to 30,000 patients a year Tens of thousands of Australians with severe eating disorders will soon be able to access treatment under Medicare for the first time....
The study used rats to examine the impact on emotional behavior of a sudden drop in blood sugar. When the rats were given a glucose blocker, researchers found they had higher levels of cortisol. They also showed signs of stress and...
Bulimia is an eating disorder that involves bingeing and purging. It can affect a person’s physical, mental, and emotional health. The side effects, which include tooth decay, digestive issues, and arrhythmia, may become severe without...
Scientists have discovered that a small group of brain cells in the hypothalamus called 'orexin' neurons could be a promising target for medications for controlling binge eating episodes in individuals with obesity. These neurons, named...