Eating Disorders News

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10-01-2008, Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) 2008
EDAW is taking place from 25th February to 2nd March 2008. Various events will be organised in order to raise awareness of and help people affected by eating disorders.
04-10-2007, Charity Christmas Cards
Donate money to the UK's leading eating disorders charity, BEAT, when you buy Christmas cards online.
27-09-2007, Isabelle Caro - Nolita
The Italian fashion company Flash & Partners is displaying a photograph of an anorexic woman, taken by Oliviero Toscani, for its Nolita label.
07-09-2007, Hollyoaks Anorexia Storyline
In a recent, shocking episode, Hollyoaks has become the first soap with a storyline featuring a character’s death from an eating disorder.
29-08-2007, Adolescent Eating Disorders Conference, Friday 7th December 2007, London
Adolescent Eating Disorders: The Sixth National Conference, focusing on collaborative working between young people, families and professionals.
22-06-2007, Eating Disorders in New York
New York City has taken steps to prevent eating disorders and improve eating disorder treatment.
21-06-2007, Eating Disorders Statistics: Children
Over the last ten years, the number of children hospitalised in UK NHS hospitals for eating disorders has risen by one third.
02-05-2007, Eating Disorders in Australia
The latest research shows the number of Australians suffering from eating disorders has increased.
25-04-2007, Eating Disorder Treatment on Woman's Hour
The UK's provision of treatment for people with eating disorders is discussed on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
18-04-2007, Girls Aloud too Thin?
British girl band Girls Aloud have launched an advertising campaign to promote Sunsilk hair products.
11-04-2007, Scarlett Johansson has Sexiest Body
Readers of Glamour magazine have voted Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson as having the sexiest body in the world.
10-04-2007, Government Funding for Anorexia
The British Government’s Department of Health has awarded £2 million to fund research into anorexia nervosa.
29-03-2007, Allegra Versace has Anorexia
Donatella Versace’s 20-year-old daughter, Allegra Versace, has been suffering from the eating disorder anorexia.
26-03-2007, Hollyoaks Eating Disorder Storyline
Hannah Ashworth, a character in the teenage drama series Hollyoaks, is suffering from an eating disorder after the breakdown of her relationship with boyfriend John Paul.
17-03-2007, Chloe Lattanzi's Anorexia Recovery
In a recent interview, Olivia Newton John and her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, discussed Chloe's battle with anorexia.
08-03-2007, The Truth About Size Zero
In 'The Truth About Size Zero', Louise Redknapp followed a 30-day crash diet and intense exercise regime to reach a size zero dress size.
07-03-2007, Louise Redknapp on 'This Morning'
Louise Redknapp was interviewed yesterday on ITV's 'This Morning' show about her shocking documentary 'The Truth About Size Zero'.
05-03-2007, Louise Redknapp in 'The Truth About Size Zero'
Louise Redknapp, in a documentary entitled 'The Truth About Size Zero' puts herself through a punishing regime in order to reach the hotly debated American size zero.
26-02-2007, National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2007 (US)
For the 20th year running, National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is taking place in the United States from February 25th to March 3rd.
23-02-2007, Anorexia Nervosa & Genetics
There is new evidence to suggest the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is linked to genetic factors.
09-02-2007, Size Zero Debate Rages On
While Milan and Madrid have already said they will not use models that are underweight, organisers of London Fashion Week are not prepared to follow suit.
07-02-2007, Binge-Eating Disorder is Most Common
A study has shown that binge-eating disorder is more prevalent in American society than anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
04-02-2007, Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Various activities will take place with the aim of raising awareness of eating disorders.
11-12-2006, Kate Winslet on the Size Zero Debate
Four-times Oscar nominated actress Kate Winslet airs her views about the size zero debate.
08-12-2006, Pro-Eating Disorder Websites
Thinspiration – the right kind of inspiration for people with eating disorders?
04-12-2006, Milan Bans Thin Models
Super skinny models will be banned from fashion shows in Milan, the fashion capital of Italy, in February 2007.
02-12-2006, Karin Collins, SpoonFed Art
Inspired by a battle with an eating disorder, jewellery designer KARIN COLLINS uses ordinary kitchen spoons for her artwork.
30-11-2006, Ana Carolina Reston, Brazilian Model Dies from Anorexia
Ana Carolina Reston, a Brazilian model, has died from anorexia, after having survived on a diet of apples and tomatoes.
06-02-2006, Eating Disorders and Young People
A report released by the Eating Disorders Association shows many young people with eating disorders feel unable to tell anyone about their problems.