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Binge Eating Symptoms
What signs and symptoms indicate that a loved one is binge eating? Learn which symptoms occur during and after a binge eating episode here.
Binge eating disorder
Binge eating is the most common eating disorder in the U.S. But what are the characteristics of bingeing? And what risk factors can contribute to the condition?
Abnormal Menstruation Diagnosis
Menstrual irregularity means that something is wrong. Learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of an irregular period to prevent larger problems later
Anorexia Treatment
Do you know how doctors treat anorexia? Read here about treatment goals and when doctors use counseling, medication or hospitalization to treat anorexia nervosa
Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse requires very specific treatment. Learn which therapies and methods doctors now use to effectively treat drug addiction here.
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Eating disorders still a factor on many college campuses
Amanda Grabenstein was just playing the role of a young woman suffering from anorexia nervosa, but the whole scene felt familiar.
Walden Appoints Dr. Mullare Medical Director, Eating Disorders Services
Boston - Walden Behavioral Care, LLC of Waltham, Mass., one of the country’s leading hospitals for treating eating disorders, announced today that Tracy Kristen Mullare, M.D. of Marshfield has been named to the position of Medical Director, Eating Disor
Eating disorder patients battle insurers over care
Getting treatment covered for eating disorders has long been a struggle for many.
Antipsychotics get mixed review for unapproved use
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Newer antipsychotics are often prescribed for conditions they aren't approved to treat -- with questionable benefit, according to new research.
Physician Focus: Eating disorders on the rise
As many as 10 million females and 1 million males in the U.S. are affected by eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.