Anorexia Nervosa
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Anorexia: The Body Neglected
What, exactly, does anorexia nervosa do inside the human body? The heart and bones suffer the most.
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One Woman's Race Against Anorexia
WebMD community member Melissa Schlothan struggled with anorexia -- until she literally ran from her compulsion.
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The Changing Face of Anorexia
Anorexia is getting older – and younger – and not just white and female. What's going on?
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Pro-Anorexia Web Sites: The Thin Web Line
Often created by teens for teens, these sites offer a unique perspective on anorexia and bulimia. But experts worry: Do they encourage a positive view of illness?
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Anorexia Is Hitting Older Women
Women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s are showing signs of anorexia or bulimia. The problem often begins so subtly that neither she nor her family realizes what's happening, experts say.
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Anorexia and Bulimia: Cracking the Genetic Code
New research suggest a person's genes may point to a propensity for developing an eating disorder.
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Becoming 'the Best Anorexic Ever'
When someone finds self-identity and sense of purpose in a disease, treatment can be extremely difficult. That's the case with anorexia, say experts -- a seductive illness that becomes like a friend, and serves as a passport to a secret community.
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Living With Anorexia: Denise Demers
A woman in her mid-40s becomes obsessed with losing weight and eating as little as possible.
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Living With Anorexia: Carré Otis
The supermodel's bout with poor self-image and anorexia led to emotional breakdowns and finally heart surgery at age 30.
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When Your Child is Anorexic
For worried parents, there may be some good news: How active you are could be the key to effective treatment.
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Pro-Anorexia Web Sites Prey on Insecurities
Many girls with eating disorders turn to pro-anorexia web sites, where they find peer support but usually little help in treatment and recovery.
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Living With Anorexia: Lizzy
A teen turned to dieting as a way of dealing with strong emotions, and later started her own anorexia-focused web site.
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Living With Anorexia: Melissa Román
Restricting her diet from her teenage years to college finally led to collapse and recovery at a clinic.