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What James Corden Got Right and Wrong in His Response to Bill Maher
CN: Discussion of fat-shaming Bill Maher aired a segment recently about fat-shaming. His “hot take” on the issue was, from what…
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Why Kurbo, the Weight Loss App for Kids, Is a Problem
CN: Discussion of food restriction, weight bias, and weight loss for children WW, the company formerly known as Weight Watchers has…
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Macy’s Pulls Pourtions Plates After Backlash
Macy’s took a serious misstep when it decided to sell a Pourtions™ plate in its Herald Square store. The plate had…
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These Climbers Dispel the Myth That Plus-Size People Can’t Be Fit
Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. About 30,000 people climb the mountain each year, and three-quarters of those reach…
Read MoreAnorexia Nervosa vs. Constitutional Thinness
Anorexia Nervosa vs. Constitutional Thinness Anorexia nervosa is characterized by the intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, inability…
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#DumpTheScales: A Campaign to End the Use of BMI in ED Treatment
Body Mass Index (BMI) is an outdated and weight-centric way to monitor an individual’s health. Despite this fact, it is still…
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In the News: The Direct Link Between Pornography and Eating Disorders
Eating disorders in women may worsen if their significant other regularly watch pornography, according to new research performed at Ohio State…
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Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday and Eating Disorder Recovery
Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility…
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Eating Disorder Support Groups for Loved Ones
Families with loved ones in recovery from eating disorders can often benefit from a network of support. Just as those with…
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Eating Disorder Help: Famous Celebrities who Battled Eating Disorders
Eating disorders affect everyone; men, women, children, teenagers, adults, and do not exclude race or social status. Struggling with an eating…
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