AltWeeklies Wire
People with Eating Disorders Can't Get Adequate Health Insurance Coveragenew
Unlike schizophrenia, depression and other mental illnesses, eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia are not often covered by health insurance. People are exhausting their life savings for treatment — or dying from a lack of it.
INDY Week |
Rebekah L. Cowell |
02-25-2010 |
Policy Issues
Dying to Be Thin: A Survivor Shares the Nuts & Bolts of Recovering from Anorexianew
Paige Doughty says that she had never thought about it before, but one day, she started counting calories and counting fat and looking at the nutritional content of everything she ate. At first, it was just interesting to her. But then, it escalated.
Boulder Weekly |
Dana Logan |
09-08-2009 |
Science
Eating Disorders Kill. Just Ask Featherweight Inc.'s Debbie Begenynew
Featherweight, Inc. was established to promote a healthy body image and educate the public about eating disorders. Founded by Debbie Begeny, an energetic woman who lost her only child Heather Begeny in 2003 to anorexia, the organization has worked in schools to inform parents, teachers and students about eating disorders. They also help with out-of-pocket expenses that one's insurance may not cover, paying for prescriptions and therapy.
A Hard Placenew
Lindsey Purkett could die of anorexia because she can't find treatment for the uninsured.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Michael de Yoanna |
02-08-2007 |
Science
University Museum Cancels Showing of Film on Star's Anorexianew
A copyright lawsuit led museum officials to decide it didn't have the right to show the controversial film, in which Ken and Barbie dolls act out the story of singers Richard and Karen Carpenter.
Riverfront Times |
Randall Roberts |
02-02-2005 |
Movies
How to Avoid Gaining the Dreaded 'Freshman 15'new
An average freshman weight gain of 15 pounds is fueled primarily by increased eating combined with decreased physical activity.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
11-30-2004 |
Science
