“Many people who take GLP-1 medications to lose weight may not understand the consequences of taking these on both physical and mental health. An innocent idea of just shedding a few pounds can easily turn into something more serious, especially in those who may already be prone to disordered eating behaviors. “GLP-1s and other weight…
Eating-disorder therapists are getting fed up when patients turn to chatbots for advice. Women and men are uploading photos of themselves to artificial-intelligence bots, asking for tips on how to lose weight or bulk up on muscle. Some list what they’re eating and ask how they could eat better, sometimes getting dangerous responses about cutting…
The Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) set up a simulated account for a 13-year-old girl viewing unsafe diet and body image content for the first time. It found one in 10 videos recommended by YouTube’s Up Next algorithm featured thinspiration, extreme calorie restriction or other harmful material, although the situation had improved over the…
Stanford Eating Disorders Research Program is recruiting for an ongoing Anorexia Nervosa Family Based Treatment Study. This study is a virtual treatment study for adolescents aged 12-18 with Anorexia Nervosa. The study consists of up to 9 months of treatment, followed by two follow-up assessments. Families will be randomly assigned to receive one of two…
Join EDRC Saturday 7/18 for the newest installment of our Ask the Experts series with Gabrielle Pack as keynote speaker. In her talk, Gabrielle will share her journey of navigating the unique pressures of the Division I environment while offering essential insights into athlete-specific risk factors and warning signs. Register for free today! View the…
Here is a message from the team at Harvard School of Public Health: We’re excited to share that California AB 2030, “Dietary supplements for weight loss and over-the-counter diet pills,” passed the Senate Judiciary Committee this week with unanimous support in an 11-0 vote! This comes just one week after the bill passed with overwhelming…
A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders.Many have struggled without help for decades. Sally Odenheimer starved herself because she was an athlete and thought she’d run faster on an empty stomach. Karla Wagner starved herself because she wanted to be in charge of at least one aspect of her life.…
By Dennis Gibson, MD, FACP, CEDS Food restriction related to eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and ARFID can lead to malnutrition. Malnutrition can cause serious, whole-body complications impacting every organ in the body – from brain fog and brittle bones to cardiac issues and hormone changes. Even though some of the complications of malnutrition are…
by By Dennis Gibson, MD, FACP, CEDS Purging related to eating disorders like bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa can lead to serious, whole-body complications impacting every organ in the body – from dental and gastrointestinal issues to cardiac and metabolic complications. Even though some of the complications of purging are dangerous, all of them are…
by Robyn L. Goldberg RDN, CEDS-C People often think that dietary supplements are always safe, so may not consider that they may have potentially dangerous interactions with medications. I have written articles on drug nutrient interactions in prior months, but haven’t discussed which supplements to consider taking, and which to avoid, when taking a GLP-1…