The Latest Breaking News from Eating Disorders

NHS data shows rise to more than a million referrals last year

The figure is over 300,000 higher (1,169,515) than that of 2021/22 (839,570)

The data includes children who are suicidal, self-harming, suffering serious depression or anxiety, and those with eating disorders.

Charities described the numbers as 'deeply concerning' with 7,665 under-18s in England hospitalised with anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders over course of a year

A unique residential study has concluded that, contrary to perceived wisdom, people with eating disorders do not lose self-control, leading to binge-eating, in response to stress. Read on for details:

The Christmas period can bring a cruel, mixed message to vulnerable people — over-indulgence, body-shaming and diet culture.

A winsome young woman marries into the top echelon of royalty, becomes lonely in a passionless marriage, and suffers eating disorders and depression even as she fascinates the outside world. Decades after her untimely death, they’re still making movies and TV shows about her. P.S. Guess what? Her name isn’t…

Research by an online safety group found some accounts repeatedly shown harmful content within minutes of joining

The festive season can be one of the toughest times of the year for people living with eating disorders. Here's how you can be mindful of that and help everyone enjoy the holidays.

New research finds that TikTok's powerful algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to teens

Taylor Swift recently removed a scene from her music video, Anti-Hero, after several fat positivity activists across social media accused the scene of being fatphobic.