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AI chatbot taken down after it gives ‘harmful advice’ to those with eating disorders

‘Every single thing Tessa suggested were things that led to development of my eating disorder’

The Independent UK

National Eating Disorders Association phases out human helpline, pivots to chatbot

In recent years, the demands on the NEDA helpline, and the humans who ran it, escalated. The organization says it was unsustainable. But some have worries about new plans for an online chatbot.

WEKU

Colorado tackles eating disorders by limiting use of BMI and diet pill sales to kids

Colorado is tackling a surge in eating disorders with its acting governor signing two bills to address the mental illness

The Independent UK

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'I cried when I saw tearful Jeff Stelling's overwhelming and powerful Sky Sports rant'

Jeff Stelling used his penultimate appearance as host of Sky Sports Soccer Saturday to call the government's lack of awareness and funding into helping those with eating disorders "a national disgrace"

Daily Mirror

After doctors left Dell Children’s adolescent clinic, Austin teens and their families are scrambling to find specialty care

The adolescent clinic treated eating disorders and menstrual complications. It also offered gender-affirming care — which is still legal for now but triggered an investigation by Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The Texas Tribune

Jeff Stelling sends emotional mental health message on penultimate Soccer Saturday appearance

Jeff Stelling used his penultimate show on Sky Sports to send a strong message to the Government about the lack of treatment for those suffering with eating disorders

Liverpool Echo

Woman who ate spoon of peanut butter a day and rejected by Dragons' Den now owns company

Evie Waxman struggled with eating disorders and her body image from the age of 11, but the now 29-year-old battled to overcome them - and even a rejection on Dragons' Den - to make her own business

Daily Mirror

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Jeff Stelling shares heartfelt message after tearful Sky statement on eating disorders

Jeff Stelling used his penultimate appearance on Sky Sports programme Soccer Saturday to give an impassioned plea to the Government over their lack of action on eating disorders

Daily Mirror

Jeff Stelling tears up on Sky Sports as he delivers emotional message on eating disorders

Jeff Stelling has announced that he will be leaving Sky Sports at the end of the season and used one of his final shows to send a strong message to the Government about the lack of treatment for those suffering with eating disorders

Daily Mirror

Edinburgh Miss Universe hopeful with eating disorder was 'written off' by medics

Jordan suffered from ARFID as well as bulimia in her late teens and early twenties and after being in recovery for a few years she has re-entered the pageantry world with the aim of raising awareness around eating disorders.

Edinburgh Live

'I used to eat a teaspoon of peanut butter a day - now I'm saying 'f*** you' to toxic diet culture'

Evie's dad would raise concerns about only ever seeing her eat a teaspoon of peanut butter

Manchester Evening News

Woman who only ate nuts and carrots creates snacks for people recovering from eating disorders

Evie Waxman sells cookies but wants to expand into savoury snacks

Wales Online

‘It all hinges on wellbeing’: UK school nurses’ crucial, underfunded role

Annie O’Neill, who visits 33 schools a term, has noticed a huge rise in problems such as eating disorders

The Guardian - UK

An Electronic Pill Inspired by Lizards Could Transform Medicine

Electrical stimulation therapy in pill form could offer nausea relief and help treat eating disorders.

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Eating disorders can take advantage of Ramadan fasting. So what are some solutions to help people cope?

As Ramadan draws to a close and Eid begins, the focus on fasting and feasting can be triggering for people with eating disorders. So what are some solutions to help people cope?

The Independent UK

MPs told of long wait before response to child eating disorders improves

Claire Murdoch, NHS England’s national mental health lead, told MPs it will take at least two years for new guidance to be consistently implemented.

Tribune News Service

Eating disorders are rising. California bill would require schools to address body shaming

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As a teenager with dreams of becoming a professional dancer, Katie Kilbourn often found herself comparing her body to the ones she saw on stage. By age 16, she started engaging in disordered eating behaviors — initially restricting the food she consumed and later purging.

Salon

Low awareness of body dysmorphic disorde

Fewer people are aware of the dangers of body dysmorphic disorder compared to the better-known eating disorders

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Putting calories on menus is harmful to people with eating disorders, says research

More than 80% of those asked said it was detrimental

The Independent UK

Calories on menus are damaging for people with eating disorders, says charity

A survey for Beat found that eight in 10 people with experience of an eating disorder said calories on menus has negatively affected their recovery.

The Independent UK

Calories on menus damaging for people with eating disorders, charity warns

A survey for Beat found that eight in 10 people with experience of an eating disorder said calories on menus has negatively affected their recovery.

Salon

The pandemic takes a toll on teens

What could account for such a steep increase in such a pervasive, insidious issue?

Fortune

Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the pandemic. Here are the warning signs and what to do about them

A recent study estimated that 1 in 5 teens may struggle with disordered eating behaviors.

The Conversation

Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic – here's what to watch for

The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with worsening mental health among teens, including increasing numbers of patients with eating disorders. In fact, research indicates that the number of teens with eating disorders at least doubled during the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action

Lawmakers in states including Colorado, California, Texas and New York are taking big, legislative swings at the eating disorder crisis

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