But first, let me take a selfie. A new study published in the journal PLOS One has found that selfies make you appear slimmer, but not more attractive. Scientists discovered that women are seen as thinner in selfies compared to normal photographs, thanks to angles and distance. However, there was no impact on how good-looking … Read more
A new study has found that people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are three times more likely to also have a personality disorder. “Finding an increased prevalence of personality disorders in NAFLD patients is particularly striking,” study co-author Dr. Jonathan Catling, from the UK’s University of Birmingham, said in a news release. “It’s … Read more
“Girl dinner” is the latest food trend, with the hashtag #girldinner gaining a whopping 1.3 billion views on TikTok. Girls everywhere are showing off what they pulled together from their fridges and pantries to have as a low-effort dinner. Maybe you put a plate together of some leftover slices of deli meat, fruits, cheese and … Read more
A father feels he’s been unfairly accused of “starving” his son – by his own wife. The eight-year-old and his dad had a weekend at home together, while the mum enjoyed a short trip away. But during that time, the child refused all offerings of meals – then complained to his mum upon her return that … Read more
At the height of her eating disorder, she stopped getting her period, lost her hair and had “dark thoughts.” Australian body-positive influencer Bella Davis, 27, finally made peace with her body and started gaining weight, although she developed a new problem — fear of having sex with her boyfriend. In a YouTube video on the … Read more
The latest installment of “Little People, Big Dreams,” a children’s biography book series curated by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, details the life of the late Princess Diana. But the kids’ book leaves no topic untouched, including the former Princess of Wales’ eating disorder, according to The Independent. The series will “introduce young readers to the … Read more
Fans are worried for YouTuber Eugenia Cooney after a recent TikTok video posted to her social media page. In the clip, which has amassed more than 16.8 million views since it was posted on July 21, shows Cooney wearing a hot pink outfit from head to toe, inspired by the film “Barbie.” “Hiiii im Barbie,” … Read more
For people with anorexia, treatment options are scarce. There are no medications approved for the eating disorder because none have been shown to work. And anorexia has the highest death rate of all psychiatric conditions, according to a 2020 study. But now, a small study from researchers at the University of California, San Diego, has … Read more
Please romaine calm. #Girldinner has enticed over 247 million views on TikTok, as young women share what they pulled together to consume while watching their favorite show on the couch. Critics are sounding the alarm on the “disturbing new trend,” claiming that the videos showcase too-small portions of food, even though “girl dinners” are often … Read more
Did you know that a glass of Coke Zero could be considered dinner? No, this isn’t the 90s, and we aren’t hearing what a supermodel has for dinner. It is 2023 and our youngest and supposedly most woke generation of women are sharing what they have for dinner – and some examples look more like … Read more
After being bullied in school for being “fat,” Alisha Cowie was catapulted into a downward spiral that left her anorexic and severely struggling with her mental health. But 33-year-old Cowie — who said she was harassed so severely that she starved herself until she weighed just 84 pounds — is now having the last laugh. … Read more
Male eating disorders are on the rise — and research indicates it’s linked to porn. A new paper published in the journal Body Image highlights the link between “problematic” porn use and eating disorder symptoms among young men. According to the study, authored by Israeli academics Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan and Zohar Spivak-Lavi, the more problematic a man’s … Read more
Chatbot, you’re fired. The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) disabled its chatbot, named Tessa, due to “harmful” responses people received. “Every single thing Tessa suggested were things that led to the development of my eating disorder,” activist Sharon Maxwell wrote in an Instagram post. The chatbot was set to become the primary support system for people … Read more
When Olivia Ponton has something on her mind, she does not keep it to herself. She says it then blasts it on TikTok or Instagram for her 11 million followers. “It’s not easy,” the 20-year-old Sports Illustrated model told The Post on a recent spring day ahead of Coachella. Ponton can’t reveal if she will … Read more
As it has in so many harmful ways, the pandemic has amplified yet another dangerous trend among young people: the rise of eating disorders. Fueled by their round-the-clock use of social media, Americans under the age of 18 have high rates of “behavioral health conditions,” according to new data from Trilliant Health, with a 107.4% … Read more
Feeding kids negative feelings towards food and rewarding them with sugar can lead to toxic eating habits. Forcing your child to eat, bribing them with sweets if they eat vegetables, and enforcing people-pleasing rules at the table can send kids unhealthy messages that may warp their relationship with food, registered dietitian Jennifer Anderson wrote for … Read more
A UK woman with a face on fire finally has answers after years of being dismissed by doctors. Charlie-Shannon Bedford, 20, had struggled with disordered eating since she was 12 — but never imagined it would leave her with painful burn-like marks and bumps all over her face. The mental health care student was living with … Read more
Calorie counts have become a staple on restaurant menus — and new research shows this information has potentially saved the lives and wallets of thousands of Americans. The Tufts University study, published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Open, found calorie counts have prevented at least 28,000 cancer cases linked to obesity and 16,700 cancer deaths … Read more
Madison De La Garza made a name for herself with a starring role on the series “Desperate Housewives” when she was just 6 years old. However, De La Garza, now 21, struggled with body image issues behind the scenes and even battled an eating disorder. She recently revealed that began to starve herself when she was … Read more
A French woman is raising eyebrows after revealing she indulges in more than two pounds of butter and a liter of cooking oil each and every day Manon Alias Onboou, 24, has clocked up tens of millions of views on TikTok by showing off the high-fat foods she eats — but not everyone is impressed … Read more