Singaporean Youths Struggle to Cope With Eating Disorders
Singaporean youths struggle to cope with eating disorders
Figures from the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) show that 95 youngsters aged 13 to 19 suffered from anorexia or bulimia last year, up from 65 in 2011 and 75 the year before.… Continue reading
St. John's Seminary Alumni Welcomed Home
St. John's Seminary alumni welcomed home
He also told them that Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia, and Cardinal Francis George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago, had recently presented talks as part of an ongoing lecture series and that faculty… Continue reading
Ask St. Luke's: Sick Response to Wheat Responses
Ask St. Luke's: Sick Response to Wheat Responses
The damage is due to an immune-system-related reaction to eating gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye. The disease can … A person's own immune system attacks certain parts of… Continue reading
The Business Matrix: Wednesday 9 November 2013
The Business Matrix: Wednesday 9 November 2013
Shares in drugs-maker Shire rose yesterday on news that its binge-eating disorder treatment Vyvanse has passed clinical trials. … J Goldman, Carlson Capital and Peak6 Advisors said they would vote in support of… Continue reading
Waltham Organization to Host Eating Disorder Conference at Bentley
Waltham organization to host eating disorder conference at Bentley
Walden Behavioral Care, LLC, one of the country's leading hospitals for treating eating disorders, announced that it will hold a day-long conference, “Advances in the Treatment of Eating Disorders: Integrating Research… Continue reading
Dr. Phil Show Features Center for Discovery on Upcoming Show
Dr. Phil Show Features Center for Discovery on Upcoming show
Center for Discovery is a leading provider of residential treatment for male and female adolescents struggling with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-harming behaviors and eating disorders. Center for… Continue reading
Eating Disorders More Common in Males Than Previously Thought
Eating Disorders More Common in Males Than Previously Thought
Ultimately, the findings don't show an increase in the number of boys with eating disorders, Hergenroeder said, but instead shine a light on this underrepresented group. “We're seeing the mainstreaming of… Continue reading
AubieEDA Encourages Healthy Living on Campus
AubieEDA encourages healthy living on campus
Auburn Body Image Education Eating Disorder Awareness, AubieEDA, has made it their mission to promote healthy lifestyles on college campuses. According to Samantha Nathan, senior in nutrition dietetics, AubieEDA's overall goal is attainable. “We're… Continue reading
Bloomberg Unveils Self-Esteem Campaign for Young Girls
Bloomberg unveils self-esteem campaign for young girls
“The project aims to help girls believe their value comes from their character, skills and attributes, not appearance, while also expanding the definition of beauty behind an unhealthy, manufactured ideal,” said Samantha Levine,… Continue reading
Factors That Play a Role in Infertility
Factors that play a role in infertility
If you're overweight or even underweight, particularly if the weight is related to eating disorders or very restrictive diets, you may be decreasing your fertility. In some studies, exercising more than seven hours… Continue reading