Eating Disorder Symptoms
‘Incredibly high’ proportion of children exhibit disordered eating behaviors
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 studies found that 22% of children and adolescents exhibit disordered eating, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Body dissatisfaction associated with eating disorders in midlife women
Similar to younger women, midlife women’s dissatisfaction with their body was linked to eating disorder pathology, according to the findings of a small study published in Menopause.
Pleiotropy may contribute to adverse mental health outcomes in women with endometriosis
Women with endometriosis faced higher odds of anxiety, depression and eating disorders, which researchers said are likely driven by genetic and phenotypic associations.
Q&A: Frequent social media use linked to eating disorders among adolescents
Recent media reports have highlighted the health risks associated with social media use among adolescents.
Hyperglycemia in type 1 diabetes more prevalent among women with disordered eating
Women with disordered eating and type 1 diabetes experience more negative emotions and spend more time in hyperglycemia than those without disordered eating, according to a study published in Diabetic Medicine.