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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.
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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.
Skater Kamila Valieva Finds Freedom After 4-Year Ban
Figure skater Kamila Valieva, stripped of her Olympic gold at 15 after a doping violation, says her suspension freed her from daily weigh-ins and disordered eating. Now 19, she's skating again with a healthier mindset.
Scientists Discover How Your Body Learns to Avoid Bad Food
Researchers at the University of Bonn uncovered how our immune system communicates with our brain to protect us from harmful bacteria. The discovery could help treat eating disorders and explain why we instinctively avoid foods that once made us sick.
World Cup Winner Ellie Kildunne Opens Up on Recovery
Rugby star Ellie Kildunne, who scored five tries in England's World Cup victory, is sharing how she overcame body dysmorphia during lockdown. Her story shows how speaking up and seeking help can change everything.
Rugby Star Kildunne Opens Up to Help Others Heal
World Cup champion Ellie Kildunne is sharing her battle with body dysmorphia and disordered eating during lockdown. Her message of recovery is giving others the courage to speak up.
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.
Rugby Star Kildunne Shares Battle to Help Others Heal
England's World Cup hero Ellie Kildunne is opening up about her hidden struggle with body dysmorphia and disordered eating during lockdown. Her courage to speak out is helping break the silence around mental health in sports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Italian Mother Helps Daughter Beat Anorexia
An Italian nurse fought alongside her daughter through a grueling battle with anorexia nervosa, transforming their family's darkest chapter into a story of recovery and hope. Today, Dalila Brancaccio is healing, and her mother Rita shares their journey to help other families facing eating disorders.
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.
Knitting Helps Fight Addiction, Anxiety, and Nail-Biting
From OCD to eating disorders to cigarette addiction, knitting is emerging as a surprising healthcare tool that calms the mind and keeps hands busy. The only side effect? Too many scarves.
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.
Dietitian: Stop Calling Foods Good or Bad
A registered dietitian reveals why labeling foods as "good" or "bad" actually harms your health. The "all foods fit" approach could be the key to building a healthier relationship with eating.