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Rising Anorexia Cases Among Men Highlight Diagnostic Gaps and Treatment Challenges
A sharp increase in anorexia nervosa among men in the UK reveals diagnostic challenges, highlighting the need for tailored treatments and increased awareness to address the unique experiences and higher mortality rates in men.
Rising Anorexia Cases Among Men Highlight Diagnostic Gaps and Treatment Challenges
A sharp increase in anorexia nervosa among men in the UK reveals diagnostic challenges, highlighting the need for tailored treatments and increased awareness to address the unique experiences and higher mortality rates in men.
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12% Bias Score
Eating Disorder Recovery: The "Middle Place" and the Illusion of Full Recovery
Mallary Tenore Tarpley's new book, "Slip," details her decades-long battle with anorexia, highlighting the challenges of achieving "full recovery" from eating disorders due to the lack of a clear medical definition and the resurgence of diet culture and pro-eating disorder social media content.
Eating Disorder Recovery: The "Middle Place" and the Illusion of Full Recovery
Mallary Tenore Tarpley's new book, "Slip," details her decades-long battle with anorexia, highlighting the challenges of achieving "full recovery" from eating disorders due to the lack of a clear medical definition and the resurgence of diet culture and pro-eating disorder social media content.
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20% Bias Score
Genetic Study Launched to Identify Eating Disorders at Birth
Former Olympian Lisa Curry is urging volunteers to participate in a Queensland-based genetic study aiming to identify eating disorders at birth, inspired by her daughter Jaimi's death from an eating disorder and alcoholism; the study requires 4000 Australian and 100,000 worldwide volunteers to provi...
Genetic Study Launched to Identify Eating Disorders at Birth
Former Olympian Lisa Curry is urging volunteers to participate in a Queensland-based genetic study aiming to identify eating disorders at birth, inspired by her daughter Jaimi's death from an eating disorder and alcoholism; the study requires 4000 Australian and 100,000 worldwide volunteers to provi...
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32% Bias Score
Surge in Anorexia Cases in Greece Linked to COVID-19 Pandemic
A Greek eating disorder unit reports a doubling of anorexia cases since the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily among young women, linking the increase to isolation and extreme dieting behaviors during lockdowns. The unit combines physical and psychological therapies to address this complex disorder.
Surge in Anorexia Cases in Greece Linked to COVID-19 Pandemic
A Greek eating disorder unit reports a doubling of anorexia cases since the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily among young women, linking the increase to isolation and extreme dieting behaviors during lockdowns. The unit combines physical and psychological therapies to address this complex disorder.
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48% Bias Score
High Hospital Parking Costs Burden Patients in One Region
Patients and visitors to hospitals in one region face high parking fees, averaging €15 daily, with unexpected hospitalizations costing up to €150 weekly, highlighting a need for affordable parking options.
High Hospital Parking Costs Burden Patients in One Region
Patients and visitors to hospitals in one region face high parking fees, averaging €15 daily, with unexpected hospitalizations costing up to €150 weekly, highlighting a need for affordable parking options.
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28% Bias Score
Assisted Dying Bill Amendment to Address Anorexia Loophole
A UK assisted dying bill faces scrutiny over a potential loophole that could allow people with severe anorexia to qualify for assisted death; an amendment aims to replace 'capacity' with 'ability' to ensure full understanding of the decision.
Assisted Dying Bill Amendment to Address Anorexia Loophole
A UK assisted dying bill faces scrutiny over a potential loophole that could allow people with severe anorexia to qualify for assisted death; an amendment aims to replace 'capacity' with 'ability' to ensure full understanding of the decision.
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44% Bias Score
Rise in Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Among Young Girls in Germany
In Germany, hospitalizations for eating disorders among 10-17 year-old girls increased from 3,000 in 2003 to 6,000 in 2023, while total hospitalizations remained relatively stable around 12,000, with anorexia nervosa comprising 75% of cases; 78 deaths were reported in 2023.
Rise in Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Among Young Girls in Germany
In Germany, hospitalizations for eating disorders among 10-17 year-old girls increased from 3,000 in 2003 to 6,000 in 2023, while total hospitalizations remained relatively stable around 12,000, with anorexia nervosa comprising 75% of cases; 78 deaths were reported in 2023.
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48% Bias Score
Eating Disorders Rise Despite Reduced Global Hunger
A 2023 meta-analysis across 16 countries shows over 22% of children (7-18 years) have eating disorders; girls are more affected (30% vs 17% of boys). This increase coincides with less global hunger and more culinary trends.
Eating Disorders Rise Despite Reduced Global Hunger
A 2023 meta-analysis across 16 countries shows over 22% of children (7-18 years) have eating disorders; girls are more affected (30% vs 17% of boys). This increase coincides with less global hunger and more culinary trends.
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68% Bias Score
TikTok's "SkinnyTok" Trend Fuels Eating Disorder Concerns
The viral TikTok hashtag #SkinnyTok promotes extreme weight loss and disordered eating behaviors, alarming eating disorder experts who warn of serious health risks, especially for young women, due to TikTok's algorithm and the normalization of dangerous content disguised as wellness.
TikTok's "SkinnyTok" Trend Fuels Eating Disorder Concerns
The viral TikTok hashtag #SkinnyTok promotes extreme weight loss and disordered eating behaviors, alarming eating disorder experts who warn of serious health risks, especially for young women, due to TikTok's algorithm and the normalization of dangerous content disguised as wellness.
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60% Bias Score
Italy Sees Sharp Rise in Eating Disorder Cases
A recent study based on Italian Ministry of Health data revealed a significant increase in eating disorder cases from 680,569 in 2019 to 1,450,567 in 2022, affecting adults and adolescents and demanding broader societal attention.
Italy Sees Sharp Rise in Eating Disorder Cases
A recent study based on Italian Ministry of Health data revealed a significant increase in eating disorder cases from 680,569 in 2019 to 1,450,567 in 2022, affecting adults and adolescents and demanding broader societal attention.
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24% Bias Score
UK Declares Eating Disorder Crisis: Urgent Call for Action
A UK parliamentary report declares eating disorders a national emergency due to inadequate care, highlighting cases of delayed diagnosis and urging for a national strategy, mandatory training, and increased funding to address the crisis affecting millions.
UK Declares Eating Disorder Crisis: Urgent Call for Action
A UK parliamentary report declares eating disorders a national emergency due to inadequate care, highlighting cases of delayed diagnosis and urging for a national strategy, mandatory training, and increased funding to address the crisis affecting millions.
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32% Bias Score
Eating Disorders: A \"Perfect Storm\" at Christmas
In Northern Ireland, support services for eating disorders are seeing a surge in demand as Christmas presents a particularly challenging time for those affected, with food and social events intensifying existing difficulties.
Eating Disorders: A \"Perfect Storm\" at Christmas
In Northern Ireland, support services for eating disorders are seeing a surge in demand as Christmas presents a particularly challenging time for those affected, with food and social events intensifying existing difficulties.
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36% Bias Score
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