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Battling anorexia for 8 years, because she had a mortal fear of looking fat, this 29-year-old is now counsellor
April 23, 2023 4:18 am
Anorexia is self-induced starvation. Patients are preoccupied by their body rather than emotional stability. Social media likes, desirability quotient, non-acceptance as a child, a lack of human engagement, the reasons are many. Consequently, the relationship with food becomes an issue,' says Dr Shalini Naik, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, PGI, Chandigarh
Why are so many girls suffering from anorexia?
April 21, 2023 10:45 am
The truth is, we still don’t know exactly what causes anorexia. But we have learned more in recent decades. Whereas anorexia was earlier viewed through the lens of individual and familial behaviors and cultural influences, it is increasingly understood, as with other psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and depression, to involve a neurological element.
Understanding the link between maternal eating disorder and increased risk of premature birth
January 12, 2023 11:02 am
"The risk of having hypertension, miscarriage, difficult labour, premature delivery and intrauterine growth restriction are higher in pregnant women with anorexia nervosa," said Dr Fessy Louis T, Clinical Associate Professor, Amrita Fertility Centre, Amrita Hospital
Anorexia and bulimia: How these are rooted in mental disorders
October 10, 2022 6:18 pm
What were clinical conditions associated with young girls can now be seen across the gender spectrum, says Dr Samir Parikh, Director, Fortis National Mental Health Programme
Plus-size model Tess Holliday reveals she is suffering from anorexia
May 06, 2021 4:50 pm
"When you equate weight loss with 'health', place value and worth on someone’s size, you are basically saying that we are more valuable now because we are smaller & perpetuating diet culture… & that’s corny as hell," wrote Tess Holliday
Fear gaining weight? Here's everything you need to know about Obesophobia
September 20, 2019 3:01 pm
Obesophobia, just like other phobias, arises from a combination of traumatic events and internal predispositions.
Netflix's 'To The Bone' offers a dialogue around eating disorders
September 17, 2019 3:28 pm
Anorexia nervosa is a life threatening medical condition that cannot be treated in isolation, or by force-feeding. It requires a team of professionals — nutritionists, therapists, support groups — and food and medicines to treat a patient.
Blame this gene loss for your obsession with size zero
April 10, 2015 1:41 pm
The researchers identified that lack of the estrogen-related receptor alpha (ESRRA) gene is linked to anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder.
Drunkorexia,the dangerous diet fad to stay skinny
October 22, 2010 3:51 pm
Drunkorexia - a new trend that involves not eating in order to save calories for alcohol-is gaining momentum amongst youngsters.
Anorexic NRI teenager missing from hospital in UK
August 10, 2010 6:36 pm
A 16-year-old NRI girl,who was under treatment for severe anorexia has gone missing from a hospital in Roehampton in the UK.
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