Eating Disorders Linked to Increased Risk for Early Death

by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Eating Disorders Linked to Increased Risk for Early Death
May 8, 2012 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — Eating disorders increase the risk of dying prematurely, a large study shows. The mortality rates in the study fit with the "serious nature of eating disorders," Jaana T. Suokas, MD, PhD, from Helsinki … Read more on Medscape

Study Links Weight Talks With Eating Disorders in Teens
A new finding reveals a strong association between the manner in which parents discuss weight with children and the likelihood of developing eating disorders. In today's society where thinness is prized, it is common for teens to be self-conscious. At … Read more on Science World Report