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....
Despite government promises, mental health services are still failing young people. Here, some of those affected speak out The word “crisis” comes up a lot whenever children and young people’s mental health is mentioned. Whether it’s...
Cost of cross-border care doubles in four years amid beds shortage, figures show A severe shortage of beds for patients with life-threatening eating disorders has forced the NHS to send more than 100 patients from England to Scotland for...
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...
‘Appetite suppressant’ lollipops and ‘detox’ teas have been promoted by the company’s hand-selected celebrities and Instagram models “Got Cravings?” asked the billboard from its perch above a Times Square pizzeria. “Girl, Tell Them To...
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...
MP decries ‘nonsensical’ situation as parents make six-hour trips to visit daughter People with life-threatening eating disorders in an area of England with poor provision are being sent miles away from home for help despite a new...
A new tourist attraction in LA, Cheat Day Land, named after the day of indulgence in a week of dieting, highlights the dysfunction of our modern rules of eating It was late, and I was in town alone after seeing Mamma Mia! Here We Go...
Years after your death, I still think of the young woman who needed help from the psychiatric department where I worked Never again will I see you drunk and distressed in the emergency department. And that is sad, because while you were...
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...
Researchers explored the genetic connections between brain disorders at a scale far eclipsing previous work on the subject. The team determined that psychiatric disorders share many genetic variants, while neurological disorders (such as...
Over time, half of the people taking certain drugs for Parkinson's disease may develop impulse control disorders such as compulsive gambling, shopping or eating, according to a new study.
Undereating can negatively impact health and wellbeing. Aside from losing weight, signs that someone might not be eating enough can include feeling tired, getting ill more often, hair loss, and skin problems. Here, we cover the risks and...
Refeeding is reintroducing food after a period of malnourishment or starvation. If electrolytes become imbalanced as digestion resumes, a person can develop refeeding syndrome. Symptoms include fatigue and weakness, and treatment...
New research in mice has revealed that the brain's underlying desire for sweet, and its distaste for bitter, can be erased by manipulating neurons in the amygdala, the emotion center of the brain. The research points to new strategies...
When Vyvanse starts to wear off, or when a person stops taking the medication suddenly, they may experience a Vyvanse crash. This ADHD medication can cause severe withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue or depression. In this article we look...