Social Media's Link to Increased Eating Disorder Risk
Studies reveal a strong correlation between increased screen time and social media use, and the heightened risk of developing eating disorders; this is due to several factors, including exposure to unrealistic body ideals and normalization of disordered eating behaviors.
Social Media's Link to Increased Eating Disorder Risk
Studies reveal a strong correlation between increased screen time and social media use, and the heightened risk of developing eating disorders; this is due to several factors, including exposure to unrealistic body ideals and normalization of disordered eating behaviors.
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48% 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
Binge Eating Disorder in Spain: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Treatment
Binge eating disorder (BED), affecting 2-3% of the Spanish population, is characterized by episodes of uncontrolled eating, lacking compensatory behaviors, and often stemming from societal pressure and restrictive diets.
Binge Eating Disorder in Spain: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Treatment
Binge eating disorder (BED), affecting 2-3% of the Spanish population, is characterized by episodes of uncontrolled eating, lacking compensatory behaviors, and often stemming from societal pressure and restrictive diets.
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40% Bias Score
Child Mental Health Admissions to Acute Wards in England Surge by 65%
A study shows a 65% rise in English children's mental health admissions to general acute wards from 2012-2022, reaching 39,925 in 2022; this increase, particularly among girls aged 11-15 (112.8%), strains hospital resources and staff, highlighting underlying societal issues beyond the COVID-19 pande...
Child Mental Health Admissions to Acute Wards in England Surge by 65%
A study shows a 65% rise in English children's mental health admissions to general acute wards from 2012-2022, reaching 39,925 in 2022; this increase, particularly among girls aged 11-15 (112.8%), strains hospital resources and staff, highlighting underlying societal issues beyond the COVID-19 pande...
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44% Bias Score
Adolescent Mental Health Significantly Predicts Eating Disorders in Young Adulthood
A study of 1000 young adults across four European countries reveals a strong correlation between adolescent mental health issues (anxiety, depression, attention problems) and the development of unhealthy eating habits (self-restriction, emotional eating) by age 23, with delayed brain maturation play...
Adolescent Mental Health Significantly Predicts Eating Disorders in Young Adulthood
A study of 1000 young adults across four European countries reveals a strong correlation between adolescent mental health issues (anxiety, depression, attention problems) and the development of unhealthy eating habits (self-restriction, emotional eating) by age 23, with delayed brain maturation play...
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24% Bias Score
YouTube Algorithm Promotes Eating Disorder Content to Teen Girls
A report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that YouTube's algorithm recommends eating disorder content to teenage girls searching for diet and weight loss information, resulting in nearly 70% of recommendations worsening body image issues; the videos average 344,000 views each and of...
YouTube Algorithm Promotes Eating Disorder Content to Teen Girls
A report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that YouTube's algorithm recommends eating disorder content to teenage girls searching for diet and weight loss information, resulting in nearly 70% of recommendations worsening body image issues; the videos average 344,000 views each and of...
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56% Bias Score
Israel's Eating Disorder Crisis
Israel faces a crisis of eating disorders among its youth, with long wait times, insufficient resources, and cultural barriers hindering access to treatment. High teen dieting rates and a lack of specialists exacerbate the problem.
Israel's Eating Disorder Crisis
Israel faces a crisis of eating disorders among its youth, with long wait times, insufficient resources, and cultural barriers hindering access to treatment. High teen dieting rates and a lack of specialists exacerbate the problem.
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