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Benefit to kick eating disorder stereotypes Tue May 29 07:19:09 EDT 2012 Stereotype, the Event — a fundraiser to breakdown stigmas about eating disorders — is 6:30 p.m. to midnight June 14 at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St. The event includes original art, live jazz by Marcus Belgrave, strolling appetizers and cocktails, dessert, dancing, a... Read full article »
WA’s eating disorder care ‘lacking’ Fri May 25 14:47:00 EDT 2012 WA is lagging behind other States because it has no publicly-funded eating disorders inpatient unit and long queues for outpatient treatment, according to the Opposition. Read full article »
Eating Disorders Treatment Expert, Philip S. Mehler, MD, FACP, FAED, CEDS, Receives International Recognition for ... Mon May 14 15:54:28 EDT 2012 DENVER, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy of Eating Disorders awarded the 2012 Outstanding Clinician Award to Philip S. Mehler, MD, FACP, FAED, CEDS, a Denver-based internal medicine doctor specializing in treatment for the medical complications of eating disorders. The... Read full article »
Netball: Pressure builds on eating disorders Fri May 11 14:02:05 EDT 2012 There is growing concern across the Tasman that the increased profile of netballers in the new professional era has been a trigger in recent cases of athletes developing eating disorders.Netball Australia is currently managing some... Read full article »
Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program Expands Programming, Adding Outpatient Treatment Programs in Fresno and ... Tue May 01 12:18:49 EDT 2012 SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Of the estimated 11 million women, men and children suffering from eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia, it is believed that only 10 percent actually receive treatment for their illnesses, and that only 35 percent of those... Read full article »
3D body scanners could help treat eating disorders, researchers say Wed May 23 13:19:20 EDT 2012 3D body scanners could help people with anorexia and bulimia beat the eating disorders, scientists suggested Wednesday Read full article »
The 411 on Black Girls and Eating Disorders Mon May 14 10:08:44 EDT 2012 Singer Brandy recently admitted she struggled with an eating disorder. She is not alone. It's important to note that Brandy is not alone. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders , up to 24 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating... Read full article »
Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D.: Eating Disorders in Men: An Interview With Dr. Roberto Olivardia Thu May 17 12:45:09 EDT 2012 Men with eating disorders have much shame around their eating disorder, feeling as if they are less masculine because of it. This results in men being less likely to ever seek treatment, or even tell anyone about their eating disorder. Read full article »
Eating Disorders Clinic Opens New State-of-the-Art Facility in Bellevue Wed May 02 13:11:57 EDT 2012 BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eating Disorders Clinic Opens new State-of-the-Art Facility in Bellevue, Washington. The Moore Center opens new 15,000-square-foot comprehensive treatment facility for eating disorders. Read full article »
Hussa reveals truth about eating disorders in documentary Mon May 07 00:59:20 EDT 2012 Actress Robyn Hussa screened her documentary, “ED101,” and talked to Lawrentians about eating disorders last Tuesday, April 17 in the Warch Campus Center Cinema. Delta Gamma president and junior Sarah Laven arranged the event with support from the Panhellenic Council, the Office of... Read full article »