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…
EDRC joins advocates from around the country for the 2026 EDC Advocacy Day in Washington, DC. This year, thousands gathered in DC to advocate for the rights and health of all Americans living with an eating disorder. EDRC members Sahana and Sushanth Nayak met with representatives from California to discuss the importance of eating disorder…
May 14th, 2025 | Campbell, CA Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC) is delighted to announce the winners of its 17th annual Be-YOU-Tiful Multimedia Contest! Held annually, the Multimedia Contest gives Bay Area middle and high school students the opportunity to creatively address their perspectives, experiences, and emotions surrounding this year’s theme of discovering beauty, embracing…
From left to right, Friends and Family Support Group leaders Raj Bhatia, Anju Bhatia, and Ann Ewing
Join EDRC Saturday 4/18 for the newest installment of our Ask the Experts series with Dr. Liz Woodruff as keynote speaker. Dr. Woodruff is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice specializing in eating disorders and co-occurring conditions, including trauma, depression, and anxiety. Register for free today! View the event flyer. Learn more about Ask…
EDRC is proud to take part in the 2026 edition of the Eating Disorder Coalition’s Advocacy Day. Get involved by being a digital advocate: contact your representatives and post on social media so eating disorders become a public health priority. Find resources on EDC’s offical site, including social media posts and form emails to be…
“As AI-generated content spreads across YouTube, leading national organizations and experts — including “The Anxious Generation” author Jonathan Haidt, pediatrician and researcher Dr. Jenny Radesky, American Federation of Teachers, and the National Black Child Development Institute — are demanding YouTube protect children from “AI slop.” “In a letter written and organized by Fairplay and sent…