Mayo Clinic

Why Are Jerky Treats Making Pets Sick?

Why Are Jerky Treats Making Pets Sick?
If you have a dog or cat that became ill after eating jerky pet treats, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would like to hear from you or your veterinarian. The agency …… Continue reading

Women's Desire for a "Thigh Gap" May Be Fueling Eating Disorders

Women's desire for a "thigh gap" may be fueling eating disorders
"The intrusion and presence of social media in our lives really does make it very difficult," said Nancy Albus, chief executive officer of Castlewood Treatment Center, a suburban St.… Continue reading

Eating Disorder Therapy Goes High Tech

Eating Disorder Therapy Goes High Tech
They can also set treatment programs that are sent to the patient app to reinforce skills between visits. Over 2,500 practitioners and two large US healthcare providers have signed up to use the Recovery… Continue reading

Text Boost to Help Tackle Depression

Text boost to help tackle depression
hundreds of patients suffering from depression and anxiety are keeping a daily diary of their moods and receiving reminders about their therapy thanks to new technology. The service funded by NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning… Continue reading

Is Bi-Cycling Delusion Keeping Your Bipolar in Disorder?

Is Bi-Cycling Delusion Keeping Your Bipolar in Disorder?
We all know about delusions that come with intense states of depression and mania, but it is the delusion that comes with remission that holds many back the most. It fools them… Continue reading

How Many Meals Supposed to Eat in a Day?

Question by Chelsea: How many meals supposed to eat in a day?
I’m just wondering…because my stupid friends always tells me I should be eating 5-6 meals a day, and NOT 1 or 2…I think there retarded and CRAZY! I… Continue reading

I Read the News Today Oh, Boy

I Read the News Today Oh, Boy
BiblioTreka is a nonprofit organization that collects all kinds of reading materials: Chicago stories, books of poetry, magazines, and small publications. The group's director, Nell Taylor, was devastated by the theft. She said… Continue reading

Could Obese Teens Be at a Higher Risk for Anorexia, Bulimia?

Could Obese Teens be at a Higher Risk for Anorexia, Bulimia?
"We think obese kids are at risk for eating disorders because they are getting a lot of media messages that they are not healthy and that there is… Continue reading

Is It Worth It Taking Accutane?

Question by Ami: Is it worth it taking Accutane?
I have a next appointment on Tuesday. My dermatologist is going to prescribe me Accutane because I have tried everything out there, but yet I still have cystic acne which are… Continue reading

Can Baking Make You Happier?

Can baking make you happier?
"Baking helps lift my depression. It can't cure it but it helps," says John Whaite, last year's winner of The Great British Bake Off. He was diagnosed with manic depression eight years ago. Whaite explains… Continue reading