Cybill Shepherd haunted by Elvis Aug 1, 2008
The actress wishes she had done more to help the late music legend as his life descended into binge eating and depression before his untimely death at the age of 42. She said: I dont feel him in a way that I feel I have to call ghostbusters, but Ive been haunted by Elvis in the sense that when I knew him, he was very sweet but also seriously into drugs. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
To hell and back: appetite for life regained Jul 26, 2008
That light was obscured for most of her teens by binge eating, vomiting, constipation, aching bones, exhaustion and depression amid relentless bouts of self-doubt, self-hatred and self-obsession. In her darker moments, she danced with suicide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Eating Disorders Predict Poor Function in New Moms Jul 13, 2008
Another 20 had a history of bulimia nervosa, characterized by binge eating, self-induced vomiting, or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain. The investigators compared the level of adjustment among this group with 67 first-time mothers without such a history of an eating disorder who served as a control group. (MEDLINEplus)
Parkinson's Drugs Again Linked to Compulsive Disorders Jun 27, 2008
Impulsive gambling, shopping, sex and binge eating common among patients, study shows. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Obese Aussies cannot have their cake and hospital too Jun 23, 2008
She could, of course, slam a tax on foods which are high in fat and sugar and define binge eating. Would that be half a pizza with fries, garlic bread and a litre of soft drink. (Courier Mail)
Parkinson's drug spurs 'impulse control' disorders Jun 18, 2008
Binge eating, gambling, lots of shopping and reckless sex ... Based on those reports, researchers checked how often people using the drugs suffered from four "impulse control" disorders: binge eating, compulsive buying or sex and pathological gambling. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Potential Dangers Faced By Narcoleptics Who Smoke Cigarettes Considered Jun 12, 2008
3, 2008) The majority of patients with narcolepsy/cataplexy experience a number of symptoms of eating disorders, with an irresistible craving for food and binge eating as the most prominent. (Feb. (Science Daily)
White coat notes Jun 9, 2008
Alison E. Field of Children's Hospital Boston and her colleagues report in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine that after seven years, 10 percent of the girls and 3 percent of the boys said they were binge eating - overeating and feeling out of control - or purging - vomiting or using laxatives to keep from gaining weight - at least once a week. For girls, purging was more common than binge eating ... There were two surprises: A mother's history of an eating disorder was tied to... (Boston Globe)
Eat at Home to Lose Weight Jun 9, 2008
Buffet restaurants and all-you-can eat offers can lead to binge eating. The dessert tray is another temptation. (Suite101.com)
Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Vary by Gender Jun 5, 2008
"Frequent dieting and trying to look like persons in the media were independent predictors of binge eating in females of all ages. In males, negative comments about weight by fathers was predictive of starting to binge at least weekly," wrote the authors, whose findings were published in the June issue of Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine ... 3 percent) was slightly more common than binge eating (4. (MEDLINEplus)
Parkinson's drug listed on PBS Jun 2, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. June 2, 2008 - 7:27PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
McCain's Ambien Use: a Security Threat? May 24, 2008
Patients who claimed that they engaged in a bizarre variety of activities while asleep after taking the drug from binge eating to driving their cars while asleep lodged class action lawsuit in 2006 against Sanofi-Aventis, the maker of the drug. Related. (ABC News)
Food For Thought: Environmental Cost Of Getting Food To Restaurants Far Higher, UK Study Finds May 23, 2008
26, 2006) Contradicting the common perception that binge eating is typically done in private, a significant amount of bingeing occurs in restaurants -- according to a recent study published in the November. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Eating Disorder Experts, Advocates Introduce Patient Bill of Rights To Ensure Quality Care in Washington State and Throughout U.S. May 15, 2008
Entitled the Worldwide Charter for Action on Eating Disorders, the Charter calls for a partnership among patients, families and their treatment team to ensure the highest quality care for every person undergoing treatment for anorexia nervosa (which has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder), bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. NEDA, along with the AED, the international organization of eating disorder specialists who drafted the Charter, is seeking support for the... (PR Newswire)
Psychological Stress Linked To Overeating, Monkey Study Shows May 14, 2008
19, 2007) Psychologists have developed an animal model for the binge eating disorder, which affects an estimated one in 20. (May 13, 2005) There is emerging evidence that the diet that our mothers consume while we are in the womb and also when breast feeding may lead to health risks associated with. (Science Daily)
Inside Raven's Light May 9, 2008
Oil spill destruction, gun control, and binge eating are subjects highlighted by Schlegelmilch. She said the book is more or less a retrospective of life in the Valley and an homage to those living with PTSD, namely war veterans, who Schlegelmilch dedicates Ravens Light too. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Ready for swimsuit season? May 8, 2008
In December I start binge eating and I start barfing up my food around February. By May I usually lose 20-25 lbs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Suicide Risk Substantial with Anorexia May 8, 2008
Those with the restricting subtype of anorexia nervosa, defined as severe restriction of food intake but no lifetime history of binge eating or purging, appear to have the lowest risk, as the researchers found just over 7 percent of this group reported at least one suicide attempt ... These subtypes involve single or combined behaviors such as vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse, and binge eating. (MEDLINEplus)
Binge Eating, Crash Dieting Reduce Lifespan May 6, 2008
New research has revealed that binge eating then dieting may significantly reduce lifespan. In a report published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, researchers at the University of Glasgow have found, for the first time, that despite having no effect on body size or reproduction rate, animals given a binge then diet food regime could have a reduced lifespan of 25 per cent.. (Newsmax)
Diet and binge is killer mix for kids May 3, 2008
Children who have bouts of binge eating followed by dieting could be shortening their lives, scientists claim. The erratic pattern could have a serious effect because the youngsters are still growing, says a new report. (Mirror.co.uk)
Crash diets 'may reduce lifespan' May 2, 2008
Scottish scientists have found that binge eating and crash dieting may significantly reduce life expectancy. Researchers from Glasgow University observed that fish given a "binge then diet" food regime had a reduced lifespan of up to 25. (BBC News -- Health)
Body Image Program Reduces Onset Of Obesity And Eating Disorders May 2, 2008
4, 2007) The first national survey of individuals with eating disorders shows that binge eating disorder is more prevalent than either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. The study, conducted by researchers. (Science Daily)
Front-page story provokes readers May 2, 2008
Several pointed out the public disservice of promoting binge eating when obesity is such a health issue. Dolores Moe called the contest a disgusting, wanton waste of food and said, Explain to me why this article deserved to make the front page (April 19), let alone anywhere in the paper. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
Yoyo dieting as a teenager could shorten life expectancy May 2, 2008
Yo-yo dieting and binge eating could shorten your life, warn scientists. By FIONA MACRAE - Last updated at 10:45am on 30th April 2008. (Daily Mail)
Most American Women Have Disordered Eating Behaviors Apr 23, 2008
An additional 10 percent of women report symptoms consistent with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, meaning that a total of 75 percent of all American women endorse some unhealthy thoughts, feelings or behaviors related to food or their bodies. Our survey found that these behaviors cut across racial and ethnic lines and are not limited to any one group, said Cynthia R. Bulik, Ph. (Newsmax)
John Prescott reveals bulimia battle Apr 21, 2008
LONDON Former British deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has confessed to having suffered from the binge eating disorder bulimia for over 20 years, the 69-year-old politician told the Sunday Times newspaper in an interview ... " Britain's leading eating disorders charity BEAT estimates some 1.1 million people in Britain are affected by anorexia, bulimia or binge eating. "What I did was stuff my face with anything around, any old rubbish, burgers, chocolate, crisps, fish and chips, loads of it,... (Globe and Mail -- International)
Ex-deputy prime minister admits bulimia Apr 21, 2008
Binge eating became a tactic for coping with stress from overwork ... Bulimia nervosa literally means "the nervous hunger of an ox" and is characterized by binge eating, often immediately followed by vomiting, use of laxatives or excessive exercise. (CNN -- World)
Waste Not, Want Not: Wartime Cure For Economic Ills Apr 20, 2008
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Eating disorders may be contagious Apr 19, 2008
Research in the 1980s in female college students first suggested that disordered eating behaviour spread through "social contagion," demonstrating that binge eating clustered within sororities, Valerie Forman-Hoffman and Cassie Cunningham of the VA Iowa City Health Care System note in their report. In the current study, they looked at whether a similar pattern would be seen among high school students at the county-wide level by analyzing nationally representative data on 15,349 high school... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Winning the battle against eating disorders Apr 18, 2008
Anorexia (self-imposed starvation leading to excessive weight loss); bulimia (a cycle of binge eating and purging, or self-induced vomiting, excessive use of laxatives or diuretics, or even over-exercising), and binge eating disorder (binge eating without the regular use of compensatory measures to counter it) -- are serious health conditions rising from a number of different factors, including psychological, physical, interpersonal, and social issues. Media images. (Hingham Journal, MA)
France turns to fines, jail to combat ultrathin ideals Apr 17, 2008
On these sites, young women chart behavior associated with anorexia, in which individuals driven by a deep-seated fear of weight gain deprive themselves of food, and bulimia, characterized by binge eating and purging. The sites part of a growing genre of sites that glorify destructive eating patterns offer encouragement, contests, and tricks for those attempting to starve themselves. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Student can't stop eating Apr 17, 2008
Binge eating is complicated. You might have stresses in your life that you aren't able to identify. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Why you are fat| Apr 14, 2008
Binge eating is compulsive overeating. It is an eating disorder where people binge eat but do not purge, as those with bulimia nervosa do, and this leads to weight gain. (iAfrica.com)
Riz Khan on the stigma of obesity Apr 10, 2008
Beginning in early childhood, stigmatisation based on weight may lead to suicidal thoughts, depression and binge eating. Obese girls are denied college entry at a greater rate and their parents spend less money on their education. (Aljazeera.Net)
Binge drinking plan to 'educate' parents Apr 7, 2008
"My view about binge drinking, or binge eating, is that it ultimately comes down to personal responsibility," Mr O'Farrell told reporters. "What we need to be doing is educating both parents and children alike about the responsible use of alcohol, the responsible use of foodstuffs.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Stop Yo-Yo Dieting Apr 6, 2008
People who have never had a problem with food in their llves, often report binge eating uncontrollably following intensely restrictive diets. It's not a lack of willpower. (Suite101.com)
The Maroon's Guide to the Westbank Apr 4, 2008
Anything open 24 hours is a haven for college students - whether it's for late-night binge eating or drinking. And when you're craving cheap coffee, cheap donuts and the company of Jefferson Parish's finest, Terrytown Cafe and Donuts is for you. (The Maroon, LA)
Not eating before a big night out might be common for some students, but for others, it's the epidemic of drunkorexia Apr 4, 2008
Sanchez said recent research has found if you include binge eating and bulimia spectrum disorders, the co-occurrence of binge drinking and binge eating is equally likely amongst both genders. She also said it seems the phenomenon is more common among college-aged young adults. (Daily Orange, NY)
Weight of the worldShould size 0 carry the can for the rise in eating disorders? Apr 2, 2008
Bulimia - a condition which involves periods of fasting followed by binge eating and then vomiting - is now one of the most commonly documented eating disorders. The figures can in part be explained away by growing awareness - both among those who diagnose and care for someone with a problem, and the young women themselves who are increasingly aware of what can be an effective, if dangerous, form of dieting. (BBC News -- Health)
Obsessed with weight - Books, TV offer hope to overweight, but experts question risks Apr 2, 2008
Susan Blech, who documents her 250-pounds-and-counting weight loss in Confessions of a Carb Queen, writes about her binge eating along with the Rice Diet Program she followed - where participants eat at The Rice House but don t center their diet on rice. She notes that some parts of the program did not work for her and that she is not getting monetarily paid by the outpatient treatment center in Durham, N.C.. (Missoulian, MT)
Chasing size zero leads women to famine then feast eating disorder Apr 2, 2008
In an editorial published in the British Journal of Psychiatry she said that studies on animals, which simulated periods of self-denial followed by exposure to highly palatable foods, led to binge eating and to a susceptibility to addictive behaviours. If, after a period of food restriction, animals are intermittently exposed to highly palatable food they will significantly overeat. (Times Online)
Eating Disorders Often Accompany Narcolepsy Apr 1, 2008
Approximately half of the patients had a persistent craving for food, experienced an earlier episode of overeating, and reported binge eating, while 25 percent of the patients reported binge eating at least twice a week ... The researchers found that the narcolepsy patients had a significantly increased frequency of overeating episodes, binge eating, and a persistent craving for food compared with the control group. (MEDLINEplus)
Weight-loss memoirs, TV at what cost? Mar 28, 2008
Susan Blech, who documents her 250 pound and counting weight loss in "Confessions of a Carb Queen," writes about her binge eating along with the Rice Diet Program she followed - where participants eat at "The Rice House" but don't center their diet on rice. She notes that some parts of the program did not work for her and that she is not getting "monetarily paid" by the outpatient treatment center in Durham, N.C.. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Breaking up with Bulimia II Mar 17, 2008
On the physical side of things, a doctor will be able to ascertain whether any long term damage has been caused as a result of the vomiting and binge eating. There are a number of help-lines you can call to get information and advice on beating bulimia. (Suite101.com)
Eating Disorder Support Groups Mar 16, 2008
Groups like Overeaters Anonymous (OA) and Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) can play an important role in an ongoing treatment plan and are effective with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Professional treatment teams are recognizing the importance of developing spirituality and healing the soul in eating disorder sufferers as a key to recovery and these groups can fill that role for people who are seeking help outside of a professional treatment setting. (Suite101.com)
Adolescent Girls With ADHD Are At Increased Risk For Eating Disorders, Study Shows Mar 16, 2008
"Adolescent girls with ADHD frequently develop body-image dissatisfaction and may go through repeating cycles of binge eating and purging behaviors that are common in bulimia nervosa," said University of Virginia psychologist Amori Yee Mikami, who led the study. ADHD is a disorder that affects about 5 percent of school-age children, and three times more boys than girls. (Science Daily)
All-you-can-eat seats a hit, but will fans become super-sized? Mar 7, 2008
The seats are drawing criticism from diet and health specialists who say they are symbols of binge eating, supersized fast food and poor nutrition. At a time when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the USA is in the grip of an obesity crisis with 1 in 3 adults obese, the idea of setting aside places for fans to gorge on high-fat foods is irresponsible, many specialists say. (USA Today -- Sports)
Internet Program Helps Teens Fight Binge Eating Mar 7, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An Internet program that requires just a half-hour on line each week can reduce binge eating among at-risk teens, while helping them to maintain a healthy weight, California researchers report ... As many as one quarter of overweight girls and nearly 13% of overweight adolescent boys may engage in binge eating, she added ... While these episodes may not meet the medical definition of binge eating, Jones pointed out, "it doesn't need to reach clinical criteria to have... (MEDLINEplus)
Testosterone may prevent eating disorders Mar 5, 2008
They assessed levels of disordered eating using the Minnesota Eating Behavior Survey, which includes measures of body dissatisfaction, weight preoccupation, binge eating, and compensatory behavior such as purging to control weight. Importantly, these types of disordered eating symptoms have shown robust sex differences, note Klump and colleagues, with females exhibiting significantly more of these symptoms than males. (MSNBC -- Health)
Prevalence of Eating Disorders High Among Narcoleptics: Study Mar 5, 2008
They found that 50 percent patients reported a persistent craving for food, as well as binge eating ... However, we did not find a correlation between binge eating and increased weight ... Binge eating is apparently not the direct cause of the obesity in narcolepsy, and this suggests that metabolic alterations may be involved. (MedIndia)
Skip Breakfast, Pack on the Pounds Mar 4, 2008
In another Pediatrics article, researchers reported that an Internet-based program helped keep teens' weight in check over the short term and also reduced binge eating. Those who participated in the program also had less concern about their weight and shape, compared with teens who did not participate, suggesting that the program may lower the risk for eating disorders. (Health-Finder)
New study in the journal SLEEP finds a high prevalence of eating disorders in narcoleptics Mar 2, 2008
The majority of patients with narcolepsy/cataplexy experience a number of symptoms of eating disorders, with an irresistible craving for food and binge eating as the most prominent features, according to a study published in the March 1 issue of the journal SLEEP. ... Half of the patients reported a persistent craving for food, as well as binge eating ... However, we did not find a correlation between binge eating and increased weight. (EurekAlert!)
Skipping Insulin Shots Fatal Feb 29, 2008
The 11-year study, published in the March issue of Diabetes Care, concluded that moratily associated with less insulin dosage appeared in the context of eating disorder symptoms such as concern for body weight and shape, restrictive eating patterns, binge eating, and vomiting. In addition to risk of mortality, there was a higher problem rate in kidneys and feet as well. (Suite101.com)
Diet Strategy Myths Feb 27, 2008
Once these have been identified, binge eating in response to these triggers should be replaced with healthier habits, such as reading, walking, taking a bath, engaging in relaxation exercises, or any other positive activity that provides a distraction. Myth 2: You Must Avoid All Fast Foods When Trying to Lose Weight. (Suite101.com)
Joslin study finds restricting insulin doses increases mortality risk Feb 27, 2008
Eating disorder symptoms include extreme concern for body weight and shape, judging self worth according to a thin body ideal, restrictive eating patterns, binge eating and other methods of purging calories, such as vomiting. This is an incredibly important womens health issue in the area of diabetes, said lead author Ann E. Goebel-Fabbri, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
OSU offers support during eating disorder week Feb 26, 2008
They usually begin with binge eating stuffing themselves with food until their bodies cant take any more then they purge. With bulimia, people get the necessary nutrients, yet they are causing their bodies great harm. (Daily O'Collegian)
UNH alumna shares struggles with eating disorder Feb 26, 2008
org), as many as 10 million women and 1 million men are struggling with some type of eating disorder - with millions more struggling with binge eating. College students and teenagers make up the largest group affected by eating disorders. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Eating disorders devastate British families-survey Feb 26, 2008
1 million people in Britain are affected by anorexia, bulimia or binge eating, BEAT said in the survey published at the start of eating disorders awareness week. Twenty percent of anorexia sufferers die, the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, BEAT said. (Reuters India)
Obesity Drug Effective for Binge Eating Disorder Feb 8, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - "Out of control" binge eaters may benefit from the appetite-suppressant drug sibutramine, based on a study showing that the drug reduces the number of binge eating episodes, along with weight and associated psychological illness ... Binge eating disorder is contributing to the rise in obesity. (MEDLINEplus)
New Rhode Island Hospital study shows inadequate diagnostic criteria for eating disorders Feb 6, 2008
Researchers recommend a broadening of the criteria for bulimia, anorexia and binge eating disorder ... A third, binge eating disorder, is listed in the Appendix as a disorder requiring further study for possible inclusion in the next edition ... Zimmerman also noted, Our study and its results are consistent with other studies suggesting that the criteria for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder should be broadened to include subthreshold variants. (EurekAlert!)
'I lost 35,000'Patients claim drug led to gambling Feb 4, 2008
It wasn't till 2006 that the warning was strengthened and placed higher up the leaflet: "Patients and caregivers should be aware of the fact that behavioural changes can occur (eg pathological gambling, increased libido, binge eating.)". Urge to gamble. (BBC News -- Health)
Recovery means uncovering a past buried for years Feb 3, 2008
Most people know bulimia can damage a person's teeth, and that regular binge eating can trigger diabetes. But some might not be aware of the long list of other physical dangers eating disorders can cause. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
A lifetime offood dysfunction Feb 3, 2008
"I remember when I was 12 and I got $5, I couldn't wait to go get food," recalled Susan, who's 47 now and still fighting the binge eating that started long before she understood what she was sliding into. First came the compulsive overeating. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Help for eating disorders is hard to come by Feb 3, 2008
What is Binge Eating Disorder ... The binge eating is chronic and can lead to severe obesity, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Mysterious death of troubled star in his New York apartment Jan 24, 2008
These include driving, having sex, fighting and binge eating. Drug and alcohol expert Paul Dillon said using Ambien while suffering pneumonia, which Ledger was reportedly fighting, was not recommended. (Sydney Morning Herald)
