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Calorie Labels Help Binge Eating Recovery, Study Finds
Health & WellnessApr 15

Calorie Labels Help Binge Eating Recovery, Study Finds

A surprising new study reveals that restaurant calorie labels, often criticized for harming people with eating disorders, actually help those with binge eating disorder feel more in control. The research challenges assumptions about one-size-fits-all mental health impacts.

Independent UK - Good News3 min read
Princeton Opens New Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Health & WellnessMay 11

Princeton Opens New Eating Disorder Treatment Center

Princeton now offers specialized eating disorder care through a new collaboration that brings together expert teams. The program provides intensive support for people who need more than weekly appointments but don't require hospital stays.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
NYU Designer Creates Game to Heal Disordered Eating
Acts of KindnessApr 1

NYU Designer Creates Game to Heal Disordered Eating

A video game designer turned her teenage struggle with calorie counting into a healing tool for others. "Consume Me" uses gentle gameplay to show how eating disorders quietly affect daily life.

Good Good Good2 min read
Australia Opens First Eating Disorder Recovery Village
SolutionsApr 1

Australia Opens First Eating Disorder Recovery Village

A Queensland couple who helped their own daughters survive eating disorders just opened Australia's first recovery village with eight tiny homes for people transitioning back to everyday life. The village will support 60 families each year, filling a critical gap between hospital care and going home.

ABC Australia2 min read
Melbourne Team Creates New Therapy for Teen Eating Disorder
Health & WellnessFeb 19

Melbourne Team Creates New Therapy for Teen Eating Disorder

Researchers in Melbourne have successfully tested a breakthrough treatment for ARFID, a complex eating disorder affecting up to 2% of young people. The therapy combines family support with emotional coping skills to help teens overcome severe food avoidance.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Raleigh Author Shares 30-Year Eating Disorder Recovery Story
Community HeroesApr 12

Raleigh Author Shares 30-Year Eating Disorder Recovery Story

A Raleigh woman who battled an eating disorder for decades has written a memoir offering hope to others still struggling. Johanna Scoglio's book uses letters to explore what her illness took and how she found strength in the journey itself.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Rugby Star Ellie Kildunne Opens Up on Eating Disorder Recovery
Community HeroesApr 15

Rugby Star Ellie Kildunne Opens Up on Eating Disorder Recovery

England World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne is sharing her journey through body dysmorphia and disordered eating to help others struggling in silence. Her story proves that even champions face invisible battles, and speaking up is the first step toward healing.

Google: rugby world cup3 min read
Red Sox Rookie Anthony Eyanson Pledges Strikeouts for NEDA
Community HeroesMar 25

Red Sox Rookie Anthony Eyanson Pledges Strikeouts for NEDA

New Red Sox pitcher Anthony Eyanson is donating to eating disorder awareness for every strikeout he throws this season. The 21-year-old national champion is opening up about his childhood battle with a rare swallowing disorder that led to disordered eating.

Mens Health2 min read
Healthy Eating is About How You Eat, Not Just What
SolutionsApr 16

Healthy Eating is About How You Eat, Not Just What

Scientists say tuning into your body's hunger signals beats counting calories for better health. This approach improves mental wellbeing, physical health, and helps people enjoy food again.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Brain's Hidden "Stop Eating" Switch Discovered
Health & WellnessApr 7

Brain's Hidden "Stop Eating" Switch Discovered

Scientists found that support cells called astrocytes actually control when you feel full after eating. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for obesity and eating disorders.

Science Daily2 min read
This 30-Second Decision Could End Your Stress Eating
Health & WellnessMay 16

This 30-Second Decision Could End Your Stress Eating

Scientists discovered a simple trick that helps people resist junk food when life gets overwhelming. The secret? Decide what you'll eat before stress hits.

Womens Health2 min read
Whole Foods Let You Eat 50% More But Cut 330 Calories Daily
Health & WellnessJan 20

Whole Foods Let You Eat 50% More But Cut 330 Calories Daily

Scientists discovered people eating unprocessed foods consumed 57% more food by weight yet took in 330 fewer calories than those eating ultra-processed foods. The findings reveal humans have built-in "nutritional intelligence" that guides us toward balanced diets when we eat whole foods.

Medical Xpress3 min read
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SportsMay 10

Joey Chestnut Wins Third Bologna Eating Championship

Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut claimed his third consecutive title at the Ultimate Bologna Showdown, proving once again why he's the undisputed champion of the sport. The beloved competitor continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in competitive eating.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Joey Chestnut Sets Cake Eating World Record vs NFL Stars
SportsApr 5

Joey Chestnut Sets Cake Eating World Record vs NFL Stars

Legendary competitive eater Joey Chestnut added another world record to his collection by defeating four Tampa Bay Buccaneers players in a cake-eating showdown. The victory marks his 55th competitive eating world record in a career spanning over two decades.

Google News - World Record2 min read
New Tools Help Spot Language Disorder in Bilingual Kids
Health & WellnessJan 20

New Tools Help Spot Language Disorder in Bilingual Kids

Researchers are developing better ways to identify developmental language disorder in multilingual children, a condition that affects 8% of kids worldwide but often goes undetected. New assessment tools can now distinguish between normal language learning and a disorder that needs treatment.

Phys.org2 min read
Shanghai Team Cracks Code on Rare Facial Disorder
Health & WellnessFeb 6

Shanghai Team Cracks Code on Rare Facial Disorder

A Shanghai hospital has unlocked the mystery behind a devastating facial condition and created the first targeted treatment, bringing hope to patients worldwide. The breakthrough includes the world's first patient database for the rare disorder.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough2 min read
New Model Treats Mental Health as a Whole, Not One at a Time
Health & WellnessJun 6

New Model Treats Mental Health as a Whole, Not One at a Time

When 73% of eating disorder patients also struggle with anxiety, OCD, or depression, treating just one condition sets them up to fail. Now healthcare leaders are proving that integrated care works better.

Fast Company2 min read
Australian Scientists Crack New Anorexia Treatment Path
Health & WellnessJun 9

Australian Scientists Crack New Anorexia Treatment Path

Researchers at Melbourne's Orygen center are developing a promising new treatment for anorexia nervosa that could transform outcomes for the one million Australians living with eating disorders. Early results offer hope for a condition that's been difficult to treat effectively. #

Google News - Australia Breakthrough3 min read
Brain Region Unlocks New Hope for Bipolar Disorder
Health & WellnessJan 28

Brain Region Unlocks New Hope for Bipolar Disorder

Scientists discovered a specific brain region causing bipolar disorder symptoms, opening the door to better treatments for millions who struggle with current medications. This breakthrough could transform how we diagnose and treat a condition affecting 1 in 100 people worldwide.

Medical Xpress3 min read
How Parents Can Build Healthy Body Image in Kids
Health & WellnessMay 19

How Parents Can Build Healthy Body Image in Kids

New research shows simple changes in how parents talk about food and bodies can protect children from developing eating disorders. Experts share practical ways to model confidence without perfection.

Daily Maverick2 min read

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