Eating disorder

From age 18 to 80: The disorder many women manage to hide

This week marks Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and it is an excellent opportunity to understand what lies behind the disorder, who is at risk – And why it is a much heavier issue than food.

What lies behind the eating disorders
Prof. Hezi Levy joins LeMa'anchem to spearhead new eating-disorder center for Israeli youth.

Prof. Hezi Levy joins LeMa'anchem to spearhead new eating-disorder center for Israeli youth

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TikTok and Instagram are driving eating disorders in teens - study

An illustrative image of a small amount of food on a plate alongside measuring tape.

Hidden epidemic: Israel's battle with eating disorders must become part of trauma care - opinion


Little Mix singer opens up about battles with anorexia

“I have a daily battle with myself not to go on Ozempic,” Jade Thirlwall said.

Jade Thirlwall attends the Ivor Novello Awards ceremony in London, Britain, May 22, 2025.

Man who has never eaten fruit or veg lives on bread due to rare eating disorder

Thomas Sheridan suffers from a rare eating disorder (ARFID) that prevents him from eating almost any food. He weighs only 52 kg, is unable to work, and struggles to even look at food.

Illustration: A man disgusted by food

Robbie Williams reveals he contracted scurvy, a rare 17th century pirate disease

The popular singer contracted the rare disease after taking weight loss medication.

British singer Robbie Williams performs in Berlin

Young woman imprisoned in military jail under harsh conditions to be released on Passover Eve

"We took into account her severe mental state, which led to her being assigned a medical profile 21 [disqualifying her from military service]," the court ruling said.

 K. has been suffering from an eating disorder while in detention, even before.

Israel’s youth face growing eating disorder crisis, with limited care

Israeli health experts reveal that 1 in 10 youth struggle with eating disorders, highlighting a need for urgent action.

 Bread, diet, illustration

Study: Women with eating disorders can be helped to improve their attitudes around food

Research from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem: women with eating disorders can be helped to improve their attitudes about what they consume by being trained to respond more flexibly to food cues.

Eating disorders, one of the most common diseases in the Western world.

SACARA and Hadar Tal in a joint initiative for female empowerment

The cosmetics and care chain SACARA is coming out in collaboration with the content creator Hadar Tal, owner of the Instagram page "Words without Filter", in the sign of female empowerment.

  Sakra box of empowerment proverbs /

Hamas war: How to overcome loss of appetite at stressful times

Discover how small changes in food textures, types, and meal sizes can help combat the loss of appetite caused by stressful situations.


'Screws, earphones, magnets': Man's stomach filled with sharp objects

A man in his 30s felt unwell and was hospitalized. An X-ray revealed a surprising cause for his severe abdominal pain.


Has coronavirus led to more eating disorders?

"The corona epidemic has brought with it a dramatic increase in the number of teenagers suffering from eating disorders," warns Yoav Laron, from Clalit health services in Israel's north.

Eating disorders, one of the most common diseases in the Western world.