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Is There a Link Between Vaping and Eating Disorders in the Young?

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Is There a Link Between Vaping and Eating Disorders in the Young?

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — College students who vape appear to be at higher risk of having an eating disorder, a new study suggests. “The study’s findings are especially relevant as we have seen a surge in referrals for eating disorders and substance use disorders during the pandemic,” said … Read more

Eating Disorders Cost Billions in the U.S.

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Eating Disorders Cost Billions in the U.S.

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Eating disorders — such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge-eating disorder — cost the U.S. economy nearly $65 billion in one recent year, a new report shows. About 75% of that ($48.6 billion) was due to lost productivity, according to the researchers. “Our study lays bare the devastating … Read more