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Eating disorders linked to high patient mortality rates
A team of researchers from Leicester General Hospital in England recently conducted a survey that reveals that hospital patients who have an eating disorder have a higher rate of death. more...
Younger boys are more likely to vomit to loose weight, study suggests
While some adults believe that bulimia, or throwing up to lose weight, is only an issue with older teens, a new study shows that this might be an incorrect assumption. more...
A therapeutic boarding school may help teens who have BDD
Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles recently found that people who have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) have a skewed way of processing visual information, even when they are looking at inanimate objects. more...
Teen girls can lose confidence online
During their fragile, tumultuous and often volatile teen years, girls can find their self-esteem shattered at even the slightest offenses. more...
Young girl seeks plastic surgery to avoid bullying at school
Samantha Shaw, a 7-year-old South Dakota resident, recently underwent cosmetic surgery to pin back her protruding ears, according to a recent article published by ABC News. more...
Experts recommend more praise for children with low self-esteem
Building up a child's self-esteem is not only essential to helping them find a sense of identity, but preventing substance abuse in the future. more...