Eating Disorders

For Weight Loss, Misperception Of Weight Is An Important Barrier

Published at | 2012-04-10 02:00:00 | in category Eating Disorders

When University of Illinois researchers surveyed over 3,500 college applicants, more than a third couldn't report their weight accurately, and overweight and obese men were more likely to underestimate their weight than women... ...

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/243878.php

Eating Problems Persist 3 Months After Stroke And 56 Percent Still Face Malnutrition Risk

Published at | 2012-02-20 02:00:00 | in category Eating Disorders

People who suffered a stroke continued to experience eating problems and more than half still risked malnutrition after three months, even though there had been a marked improvement in most of their physical functions. That is one of the key findings of a study in the March issue of the Journal of Advanced Nursing... ...

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/241813.php

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Health Authorities Neglect Eating Out Of Home

Published at | 2011-12-15 03:00:00 | in category Eating Disorders

The authorities should weigh on the quality and healthiness of meals eaten out of home. Certainly since our eating habits are an important cause of ill health and premature death, while people eat more and more at work, along the road, in restaurants and food stalls. But half the European countries not even have rules for their caterers, and if the ...

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/239211.php

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Anorexia Recommendations Challenged

Published at | 2011-12-12 09:00:00 | in category Eating Disorders

According to researchers at UCSF, adolescents who are hospitalized with anorexia nervosa do not gain considerable weight during their initial week in hospital by receiving treatment based on current guidelines for refeeding. The study is published in the January issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health with an associated report... ...

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/239033.php

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Study Of College Students' Knowledge About Eating Disorders

Published at | 2011-11-02 02:00:00 | in category Eating Disorders

They're the prime demographic for developing eating disorders, yet new research out of the University of Cincinnati suggests that it could be difficult for college students to notice the warning signs... ...

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/236892.php

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Despite Hospitalizations For Eating Disorders Declining, A Large Increase Is Seen In Pica Disorder

Published at | 2011-09-14 13:00:00 | in category Eating Disorders

According to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for healthcare Research and Quality, hospitalizations for eating disorders have dropped by 23% from 2007 and 2009, following a steep and consistent increase from 1999 to 2007. The severity of eating disorders has also gradually reduced, with symptoms, such as irregular heartbeat declining by ...

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/234409.php

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Planet Health Obesity Prevention Curriculum: Cost/Benefit Analysis Shows Net Savings For Obesity And Eating Disorders

Published at | 2011-08-03 02:00:00 | in category Eating Disorders

Teaching middle-school children about nutrition and exercise and encouraging them to watch less TV can save the health care system a substantial amount of money, suggests an economic analysis from Children's Hospital Boston and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... ...

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/232109.php

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Registered Dietitians Are Essential For Successful Treatment Of Eating Disorders, Says American Dietetic Association

Published at | 2011-08-02 03:00:00 | in category Eating Disorders

As one of the most complicated sets of illnesses to treat, eating disorders have mental health, as well as medical and nutritional, aspects. While treatment by a multidisciplinary health-care team is considered the best practice, there is considerable debate over how to most effectively treat eating disorders and who should be on a treatment team.. ...

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/232073.php

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A View Of How Fatty Foods Makes You Feel Less Sad

Published at | 2011-07-26 03:00:00 | in category Eating Disorders

It is well known that there is an intimate relationship between emotional state and food intake - we choose chocolate over an apple when overworked and stressed and comfort food makes us feel better. A team of researchers, led by Lukas Van Oudenhove, at the University of Leuven, Belgium, has now imaged changes in the brain when healthy nonobese in ...

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/231724.php

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Alkermes Announces Results From Phase 2 Study Of ALKS 33 For Treatment Of Binge Eating Disorder

Published at | 2011-07-08 10:00:00 | in category Eating Disorders

Alkermes, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALKS) today announced topline results from a phase 2 clinical study of ALKS 33 in the treatment of binge eating disorder. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12-week study was designed to assess the safety and efficacy of daily oral administration of ALKS 33 or placebo in 68 patients with binge eating disorder ...

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/230751.php

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