Debunking the myths in order to pile on a few more

In 2005, I was interviewed for a piece in Newsweek called "No one to Blame" about anorexia. It was a well-researched piece that is still one of the best explanations for the public on biology, about genetics, and the importance of dispelling myths about this killer disorder.

But in 2008, it seems, we go about Debunking the Myths of Anorexia in Newsweek by simply applying the old myths to new populations.

No wonder parents, and the public, are confused and skeptical of everything they hear about this illness. Why don't myths stay debunked?