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Intermittent Fasting in Teens With Obesity Matches Calorie Restriction

Similar improvements in weight loss and mental health in randomized trial

Aug 26, 2024
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Clinicians Should Be Aware of Eating Disorder Risk in PCOS

Women with the condition had higher odds of bulimia and binge eating disorder, study shows

Aug 08, 2024
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Opinion
Food Addiction Should Be Included in the DSM-6

Without an expanded diagnostic menu, many patients will struggle to get appropriate care

Jun 06, 2024
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Opinion
Patients Hitting GLP-1 Plateaus? Here's How to Help

Set expectations up front, and explore alternative approaches when necessary

Apr 30, 2024
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Doc Killed in Murder-Suicide? New Human Bird-Flu Case; Olympics' Eating Disorders

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Apr 22, 2024
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Opinion
How the U.S. Is Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis

COVID, social media, gun violence all contributing factors, says Rachel Levine, MD, of HHS

Mar 21, 2024
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Opinion
What We're Getting Wrong About Nutrition and Mental Health

Helping patients understand the connection and improve their diet can go a long way

Jan 16, 2024
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More Kids Getting Their Hands on Nonprescription Weight-Loss Products

Almost 10% of kids said they've tried at least one drug or dietary supplement in their lifetime

Jan 10, 2024
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Early Bird? Night Owl? It May Matter for Eating Disorder Risk

Anorexia linked to chronotype in both directions

Jan 05, 2024
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Psychedelics for Psych Conditions Made Their Mark in 2023

Benefits demonstrated in major depression, bipolar depression, PTSD, and anorexia

Dec 31, 2023
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What's Wrong With 'Girl Dinner'?

Experts say the trend highlights the best and worst of social media's messaging on healthy eating

Jul 28, 2023
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Opinion
What Happens When We Classify Kids' Weight as a 'Disease'?

The AAP obesity guidelines stand to worsen stigma and mental health

May 27, 2023
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Opinion
Profiteering Off the Body Insecurity of Teens

Keep dangerous supplements out of kids' hands

May 17, 2023
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Opinion
It's Time to Retire BMI as a Clinical Metric

An undue focus on weight can lead to patient distrust and delayed care

Oct 19, 2022
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