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No Weight Benefits With Phone-Based CBT a Year After Bariatric Surgery

But talk therapy did improve mental health, disordered-eating behaviors

Aug 03, 2023
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What's Wrong With 'Girl Dinner'?

Experts say the trend highlights the best and worst of social media's messaging on healthy eating

Jul 28, 2023
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Psilocybin for Anorexia Shows Promise in Early Trial

10-woman study found the psychoactive compound to be safe, positively perceived

Jul 24, 2023
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BMI Alone Falling Out of Favor as a Way to Assess Healthy Weight

Tool is still useful, but should be used in concert with other measures, experts suggest

Jun 27, 2023
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The State of Teen Mental Health

COVID, social media, and triggering events for American youths

Jun 13, 2023
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What Happens When We Classify Kids' Weight as a 'Disease'?

The AAP obesity guidelines stand to worsen stigma and mental health

May 27, 2023
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Eating Disorders in Teen Girls Doubled During the Pandemic

Female adolescents also saw increases in anxiety disorders, ADHD, and depression

May 23, 2023
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Opinion
Profiteering Off the Body Insecurity of Teens

Keep dangerous supplements out of kids' hands

May 17, 2023
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Death From Blastomycosis; SCOTUS Enters Fray on Mifepristone; Men's Body Dysmorphia

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Apr 17, 2023
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Opinion
Eating Disorders Are More Common Than You Think

Misconceptions can pose barriers to screening and treatment

Feb 15, 2023
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Lawmakers Hash Out Ways to Protect Kids From Internet Bullies, Predators

During hearing, witnesses recounted the dangers of social media

Feb 15, 2023
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Genetic Links Found Between Endometriosis and Psychiatric Disorders

Association evident even after adjusting for comorbidities and chronic pain, study showed

Jan 18, 2023
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Cosmetic Surgery Goes Viral

Cosmetic surgery on social media is a "double-edged sword," says Charlotte Markey, PhD

Dec 29, 2022
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Taylor Swift, Lizzo, and Others Are Changing the Messaging on Mental Health

Amanda Calhoun, MD, MPH, explains how providers can use celebs to connect with patients

Nov 17, 2022
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