More children admitted to hospital for eating disorders
There has been a 37% rise in hospital admissions for eating disorders in just two years, new figures show.
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Teenage anxiety may link to greater risk of developing eating disorders – study
Teenage girls suffering from clinical anxiety could be at greater risk of developing eating disorders, according to a new study.
Genetic study reveals metabolic origins of anorexia
Anorexia is at least partly a metabolic disorder and not just psychiatric as previously thought, new research suggests.
Aberdeen teenager: I want to help others after losing half my body weight to anorexia
An Aberdeen teenager has opened up about her anorexia battle which saw her eating just two berries and a piece of lettuce a day.
Bonespiration: A disturbing new social media trend that has psychologists concerned
“Thinspiration” and other pro-anorexia hashtags may have been banned from Instagram a few years ago, but it has been replaced by another, more disturbing version celebrating extreme thinness: bonespiration.
Experts are worried Netflix’s new film will ‘trigger’ anorexia
Lily Collins hopes her new film will help raise awareness, but eating disorder experts aren't so sure. Abi Jackson speaks to anorexia survivors to find out their views.
Recovering anorexic horrified by scales ‘glamorising’ illness
A woman who was hospitalised after battling eating disorders for more than 10 years today urged a shop to remove bathroom scales with "damaging" slogans.
VIDEO: Aberdeen woman, 25, speaks out on battle with anorexia in a bid to help others
A young woman who was warned by doctors that walking could put too much stress on her heart today spoke of her emotional battle with anorexia.