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| Jul 25, 2026 | Alsana Expands Support for ARFID Treatment Through Personalized Eating Disorder Care | LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, better known as ARFID, was officially recognized as an eating disorder diagnosis in 2013. Yet over a decade later, it remains wid... |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Alsana Expands Support for ARFID Treatment Through Personalized Eating Disorder Care | LOS ANGELES, PA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, better known as ARFID, was officially recognized as an eating disorder diagnosis in 2013. Yet over a decade later, it remains wid... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Возможно, ключ к здоровому питанию — это не только то, что именно вы едите, но и как и почему вы едите | Когда большинство людей думают о «здоровом питании», они обычно сосредотачиваются на том, что они едят. «Ешь больше фруктов и овощей» или «меньше фаст-фуда», либо «считай калории».
Однако здоровое питание — это гораздо больше, чем просто ра... |
| Apr 7, 2024 | Mental health chatbots powered by artificial intelligence developed as a therapy support tool | Artificial intelligence has found its way into nearly every part of our lives – forecasting weather, diagnosing diseases, writing term papers. and now, AI is probing that most human of places, our psyches -- offering mental health support, ... |
| Mar 20, 2024 | For intermittent fasters, 4 protein-rich meals can help you stay full and energized on the go | Health For intermittent fasters, 4 protein-rich meals can help you stay full and energized on the go
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2024-03-20T09:46:01Z
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| Jan 31, 2024 | The "legging legs" trend is blocked from TikTok. Experts explain what it is and why it's "problematic." | "Legging legs" is the latest body-focused term being used on social media — and some are calling the trend dangerous and harmful. The phrase, which is blocked from search on TikTok, caught on as a description of the "perfect&... |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Chatbot Tessa serves as a cautionary tale against replacing frontline workers with AI | Source: Adobestock article-article-body
AI chatbots are already widely used by businesses to greet customers and answer their questions – either over the phone or on websites. Some companies have found that they can, to some extent, replace... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | Your 'hot girl stomach issues' might be caused by damaging diet culture, experts say | Health Your 'hot girl stomach issues' might be caused by damaging diet culture, experts say
Serafina Kenny
2023-10-09T19:09:00Z
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| Aug 23, 2023 | A teacher is using her experience with an eating disorder to call out online diet culture tropes using comedy — and going viral in the process | News A teacher is using her experience with an eating disorder to call out online diet culture tropes using comedy — and going viral in the process
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2023-08-23T13:06:48Z
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| Jul 26, 2023 | What is "girl dinner" — and can the TikTok eating trend be healthy? Here's what nutrition experts say. | Ever throw together a plate of random snacks or leftovers for a quick and easy meal? You might've made a "girl dinner."
"Girl dinners" are the latest trend taking over TikTok — and experts say there is both good and bad ... |
| Jun 21, 2023 | I want to lose weight and stop late-night snacking. A dietitian said to eat more, including a bigger dinner. | Health I want to lose weight and stop late-night snacking. A dietitian said to eat more, including a bigger dinner.
Rachel Hosie
2023-06-21T16:13:22Z
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| Jun 15, 2023 | Health
Health | What does a chatbot know about eating disorders? Users of a help line are about to find out | Kate Wells, Michigan Radio | KFF Health News (TNS)
For more than 20 years, the National Eating Disorders Association has operated a phone line and online platform for people seeking help for anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders. La... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | Why we created a chatbot to help people at risk for eating disorders | In May, a National Public Radio story asked, “Can a chatbot help people with eating disorders as well as another human?”
It focused on a chatbot that we developed to prevent eating disorders and help people with body image concerns and who ... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Eating disorder response chatbot taken offline following accusations of harm | Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success. Learn More
Organizations looking to supplement or even replace some human customer support employees might wa... |
| May 27, 2023 | Helpline workers for the National Eating Disorder Association say they are being replaced by AI | An eating disorder nonprofit is shutting down its helpline and reportedly firing staffers.
The National Eating Disorders Association is planning to transition to an AI chatbot.
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| May 26, 2023 | NEDA Disbands Long-Running Telephone Helpline to Replace it With Tessa AI Chatbot | Joseph Henry, Tech Times 26 May 2023, 02:05 pm
No eating disorder helpline anymore to call on the National Eating Disorder Association.
NEDA, the largest non-profit organization in the US which focuses on addressing the needs of people with... |
| May 24, 2023 | What if we’re talking about teens’ mental health too much? | Every day, it seems, is mental health awareness day. In the U.S., there’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week in February. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, which includes National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. September ... |
| May 4, 2023 | "Ambition sizing": The harmful weight loss practice, explained | "I'll fit back into these jeans one day." "I'm buying a smaller wedding dress so I have to lose weight before the big day." "I need to fit back into my bikini before the summer."
Many of us have heard these dec... |
| Apr 20, 2023 | NEDA RAISES CONCERN AROUND SUBSTANCE USE AND EATING DISORDERS AS PART OF ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH | National Eating Disorders Association
The National Eating Disorders Association and StartYourRecovery.org Partner to Combat Rise in Substance Use and Eating Disorders
NEDA's goal is to connect individuals and families affected with eating d... |
| Apr 18, 2023 | YALE RESEARCHER RECEIVES NEDA GRANT TO TEST BENEFITS OF THERAPIES FOR TEENS LIVING IN HIGHER WEIGHT BODIES | NEDA Logo
The NEDA Feeding Hope Fund Has Awarded Dr. Janet Lydecker $125,000 to Study Treatments for Teens with Bulimia Nervosa
In this study, we are including self-compassion skills along with cognitive-behavioral therapy to specifically a... |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Ariana Grande's viral video reminds us why body comments can be "especially harmful" | Ariana Grande is speaking up about the "concerns" over her body - and setting a good reminder on why it's best to refrain from comments about someone's physical appearance in the process.
After an influx of recent comments about t... |
| Apr 11, 2023 | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER RECEIVES GFED/NEDA GRANT TO STUDY BRAIN-BASED TREATMENTS FOR ANOREXIA NERVOSA | National Eating Disorder Association
Dr. Alexandra Muratore is the Recipient of a $50,000 GFED Young Investigator Award to Conduct a Pilot Study on Effective Treatments for Anorexia
This award ... embodies our shared philosophies about the ... |
| Jan 24, 2023 | NEDA ANNOUNCES NEW COMMUNICATION EXECUTIVE AND PLANS FOR 2023 | NEDA Logo
Sarah Chase, NEDA's VP of Communication and Marketing
Nation’s Leading Non-Profit for Eating Disorders Anchors Mission Focus on Educational Resources, Lived Experiences, Community Engagement, and Research
NEDA has always been a ca... |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Millennials are living with their parents at higher rates than past generations, and they're not ashamed | Since 2020 adults aged 25 to 34 are living at home at higher rates than past generations, said the Census Bureau. Four millennials talk about what contributed to their decision to live with their parents. Some are saving for a down payment,... |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Health record interoperability needs to include dental health records | As 2023 begins, health care providers in the United States must make health records more easily available or risk losing Medicare funding under the 21st Century Cures Act. While this is a win for patients, providers, and researchers, the le... |
| Dec 20, 2022 | NEDA Announces Launch of Comprehensive Center for Eating Disorders | NEDA has been awarded The Grace Holland Cozine Foundation Grant to create an online resource center
It’s in honor of Grace and her fierce spirit that we’ve committed to doing all that we can to make sure that people who need help can find i... |
| Jan 23, 2022 | Connecticut mother sues Meta and Snap, alleging they contributed to suicide of 11-year-old daughter who had 'extreme addiction' to social media | A woman in Connecticut is suing Meta and Snap, alleging their platforms played a role in her 11-year-old's suicide.
Tammy Rodriguez claims her daughter killed herself in July after "struggling with the harmful effects of social media.&... |
| Jan 17, 2022 | Kohl’s Now Carries Size-Inclusive Brand Superfit Hero In Stores | Activewear brand Superfit Hero is now available at Kohl'sSuperfit Hero |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Observer: How Body Positivity, Micro-Influencers, and Understanding Their Audience Made Aerie a Juggernaut | By Isabella Simonetti | Link to article
If you got some Aerie in your stocking this season, it wasn't just a cute pattern that put it there.
If you try on a pair of jeans in Aerie's dressing room, you'll be confronted by a slew of post-its ... |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Lawmakers confront TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube about eating disorder content | Representatives from TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security today to discuss how to protect kids online. This hearing follows Facebook whistleblower Fr... |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Facebook’s outage becomes a boon for other social media startups | This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers. Sign up to get it delivered free to your inbox.
What is one man’s loss is another man’s gain.
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| Oct 6, 2021 | Facebook’s outage becomes a boon for other social media startups | This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers. Sign up to get it delivered free to your inbox.
What is one man’s loss is another man’s gain.
Paid Content Why pay equity is core to Capital One'... |
| Sep 14, 2021 | TikTok expands mental health resources, as negative reports of Instagram’s effect on teens leak | TikTok announced this morning that it is implementing new tactics to educate its users about the negative mental health impacts of social media. As part of these changes, TikTok is rolling out a “well-being guide” in its Safety Center, a br... |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Avnet : Announces Latest “100 Acts of Giving” Winners in Celebration of Employee Volunteer Efforts During its 100th Anniversary Year | View all news
Avnet Announces Latest '100 Acts of Giving' Winners in Celebration of Employee Volunteer Efforts During its 100th Anniversary Year
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| Jul 1, 2021 | Pinterest updates policy to prohibit ads promoting weight loss | Starting today, Pinterest will prohibit all advertisers from sharing ads that promote weight loss. This includes any language and imagery that encourages weight loss, promotes weight loss products, idealizes certain body types, or reference... |
| Jun 24, 2021 | What is orthorexia? How to recognize the signs of obsessive healthy eating | One of the most common signs of orthorexia is a compulsive need to check nutrition labels. Jacobs Stock Photography Ltd/Getty Images
Orthorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that causes people to become fixated on healthy eating.
Orthorexia... |
| May 24, 2021 | I’m pregnant and I hate that I’m gaining weight. How can I love my growing belly? | A pregnant woman stands on a scale before receiving a prenatal exam at the Maternity Outreach Mobile in Phoenix. Reuters
Cultural messaging and a loss of control can prompt body image concerns during pregnancy.
Support, education, and manag... |
| May 12, 2021 | Equip Health CEO Kristina Saffran on VatorNews podcast | After recovering from anorexia, Saffran is reinventing the broken system to treat eating disorders
Vator · Interview with Kristina Saffran, Equip CEO
CEO of Equip Health Kristina Saffran sits down with Bambi Francisco Roizen for the VatorNe... |
| Feb 13, 2021 | How to recognise the symptoms of iron deficiency and effectively treat it | Iron deficiency can be treated by eating iron-rich foods like beef and spinach. BURCU ATALAY TANKUT/Getty Images
Iron deficiency can cause symptoms like fatigue, cold hands and feet, and irregular heartbeats.
People at high risk of iron def... |
| Jan 25, 2021 | National Eating Disorders Association Partners with UC San Diego Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research to Provide Online Access to Care | |
| Dec 11, 2020 | The National Eating Disorders Association Funds Innovative Clinical Research to Identify and Address Barriers to Treatment and Access to Care | |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Association of Migraine Disorders Launches $100,000 Matching Challenge For "Research Is Hope" Campaign | |
| Nov 6, 2020 | Why social media can make you feel bad about your body — and 3 easy tips to use social media to boost self-esteem | Constantly comparing yourself to images of celebrities can cause you to have a negative body image. martin-dm/Getty Images
Social media can negatively affect body image because users are typically exposed to thin, fit, and “idealised” body ... |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Mental Healthcare 3.0 Part 2 | Part 2: Four Ideas for 3.0
In Part 1 of this series, I wrote about the transition from 2.0 to 3.0 in mental healthcare technology and why we are paying attention to it. What might it look like to create a scalable, defensible, networked me... |
| Apr 9, 2020 | How to Deal With Feeling Bad About Your Body During Isolation | How to Stay In is a series about redefining "normal" life in order to take care of ourselves and one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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These are unprecedented times in almost every possible way. One is the complete ... |
| Feb 26, 2017 | Eating disorders lead to death for too many | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
Writing about eating disorders, or any mental illness, isn’t easy. They’re hard to understand and thus easy to judge, and sometimes the judgment can be cruel and damagin... |
| Aug 20, 2016 | McDonald’s Happy Meal Fitness Band Was Doomed From the Start | In an apparent attempt to capitalize simultaneously on the Rio Olympics and children's love of burgers and fries, McDonald's recently released a line of fitness trackers in their Happy Meals.
The proposed goal of the Step-It Activity Band, ... |
| Apr 1, 2015 | What Happens to You if You Give Yourself a Tapeworm to Lose Weight? | On a recent episode of her family's TV show, Khloe Kardashian publicly admitted to wanting to put a tapeworm inside herself. Her half-sister Kylie Jenner balked at the idea, to which Kardashian replied, "Do you know how skinny you get?... |
| Dec 4, 2014 | Pixelberry embeds SAT vocabulary lessons in its High School Story mobile game | Pixelberry Studios is launching an educational (but fun) update to teach kids about the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) within the narrative of its successful High School Story mobile game.
The update helps kids study for the big test withou... |
| Dec 4, 2014 | Pixelberry embeds SAT vocabulary lessons in its High School Story mobile game | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more.
Pixelberry Studios is launching an educational (but fun) update to teach kids about the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) within the narra... |
| Jun 12, 2014 | Pixelberry Studios Tackles Teenagers’ Body-Image Issues With A New Mobile Game | According to recent studies, 80 percent of teenage girls and 20 percent of boys in the U.S. have struggled with negative body image. So Pixelberry Studios, which focuses on creating awareness about social issues through mobile games, and th... |
| Aug 12, 2013 | In Wake Of Teen Suicides, Ask.fm Faces A “Myspace” Problem | The teenage brain is not fully developed, say scientists. Specifically, the part of the brain called the frontal lobe, which houses judgment, insight, dampening of emotions, and impulse control. This is relevant in a discussion about buildi... |
| Jun 20, 2013 | Over A Year After New Content Policies, “Self-Harm Social Media” Still Thrives | About a year and a half ago, just in time for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Tumblr took a hard stance against blogs on its network that encouraged “self harm.” This includes those that glorify or promote anorexia, bulimia, and o... |
| Mar 1, 2012 | Tumblr On Its Self-Harm Blog Ban: Support Is OK, Glorification Is Not | Tumblr is clarifying its sticky position regarding the new policy to ban certain blogs from its network. You may remember last week, when the company took the bold stance that blogs promoting self-harm, including anorexia, bulimia, self-mut... |
| A clinical psychologist shares 8 tips for navigating ‘very food-centric holidays’ if you’re in recovery from an eating disorder | While the holidays are a joyful time for many, they can also be difficult for those recovering from eating disorders (ED).
“They’re very food-centric holidays,” says Marshall Beauchamp, assistant professor in the Applied Psychological Scien... |
| Eating disorders lead to death for too many | Writing about eating disorders, or any mental illness, isn’t easy. They’re hard to understand and thus easy to judge, and sometimes the judgment can be cruel and damaging.
Why, then, am I writing about eating disorders?
I spent nearly half ... |
