eating disorders
Coverage of eating disorders in the Nexus archive.
- Pa.’s public school code puts a priority on student safety, mental health
Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 budget includes new school code initiatives prioritizing student safety and mental health, allocating $900 million for public schools, $100 million for mental health and safety resources, and implementing policies on cyberbullying, social media literacy, and eating disorder awareness education.
- GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be misused by patients with eating disorders: Study
A study found that 32% of patients with eating disorders report using weight loss injections at least once. The research highlights concerns about potential misuse of GLP-1 weight loss drugs among individuals with eating disorders.
- GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be misused by patients with eating disorders: Study
A study reveals that 32% of patients with eating disorders have used weight loss injections at least once, raising concerns about potential misuse of GLP-1 drugs.
- GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be misused by patients with eating disorders: Study
A study found that 32% of patients with eating disorders report having used a weight loss injection at least once, raising concerns about potential misuse of GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
- GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be misused by patients with eating disorders: Study
A study found that 32% of patients with eating disorders have used a weight loss injection at least once, raising concerns about potential misuse of GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
- Stoned rats get the munchies. Here's what that means for people with eating disorders, appetite loss
Research from the University of Calgary and Washington State University explores how cannabis affects appetite in rats and humans, potentially offering insights for managing eating disorders and appetite loss.
- Nearly half of UK girls saw harmful social media content in a week, research shows
Nearly half of UK girls aged 13-17 and a third of all teenagers encountered harmful social media content, including suicide, self-harm, and eating disorder material, within a week, according to Molly Rose Foundation research. New safety measures showed little effect, with UK Prime Minister Starmer anticipated to announce a ban on under-16s accessing such platforms.
- STAT+: Competition for obesity drugs, clinical blind spots, and more news from ADA
The article discusses updates on competition in obesity drugs, insights on eating disorders, new information on a BCG vaccine, and a clarification from the American Diabetes Association regarding a police incident. It is part of STAT’s coverage from the ADA annual conference.
- Male puberty is understudied — but when it starts may predict long-term health risks
Research indicates that the timing of puberty in girls is linked to long-term health risks. Early puberty is associated with higher risks of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and breast cancer, while late puberty correlates with conditions such as celiac disease and asthma. Both early and late puberty are connected to early menopause, which carries additional health risks.
- Opinion: How the military may be fueling eating disorders in men
The article highlights that military service is a significant risk factor for eating disorders in straight cisgender men, with veterans experiencing bulimia at three times the rate of civilians. Many male service members and veterans struggle with body image issues, feeling their bodies are never lean or strong enough.