More articles about: eating disorders
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What parents should know about eating disorders
Michigan Medicine experts talk about what parents should know about eating disorders.
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What I wish I’d known about teens and eating disorders
Anorexia and other eating disorders can strike tweens and teens, but parents and health care providers may miss signs.
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Fighting negative body image issues in kids and teens
2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance. 5 ways to nurture positive self-image and confidence in young people.
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Study: Hospitalizations for eating disorders spike among adolescents during COVID
One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic.
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Getting Virtual Treatment for an Eating Disorder — Does It Work?
One teen’s story corroborates new research.
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“Fat Shaming” Won’t Solve Obesity. Science Might.
Fat shaming won’t solve obesity, but science could help. Michigan Medicine rounds up research papers and articles to show why treatment can’t adopt the “one size fits all” approach.
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Warning Signs of Eating Disorders and Proven Treatments to Help
Get information on eating disorders, including the difference between anorexia and bulimia, warning signs of eating disorders, and information on treatment from Michigan Medicine.