| Eating_Disorder_Videos_EDV List and short synopsis of eating disorder related films on DVD and VHS. |
| Eating_Disorders Information to help individuals along the way to recovery, ranging from signs and symptoms, to relapse warning signs. |
| Eating_Disorders_--_MentalHealthChannel Statistical information regarding bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating disorder. |
| Eating_Disorders_and_Self-Mutilation_-_Hope_at/EDSM! A recovery site for victims of Eating Disorders. Quotes, inspiration, my story, ED test, recovery tools. |
| Eating_Disorders_Arena Information about eating disorders books and journals as well as additional resources and links. |
| Eating_Disorders_in_a_Disordered_Culture Online component of a public art project to raise awareness about eating disorders. Visitors can read from dozens of personal accounts, and add their own contributions and stories. |
| Eating_Disorders_Information_and_Links Find information on various types of Eating Disorders, treatment and recovery on and offline. Memorial sites, message boards, midi, and cards. |
| Eating_Disorders_Resources Specializing in eating disorders publications and education since 1980. Home of Gürze Books. |
| EatingDisordersOnline_com Information about Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Overeating, and Over Exercising, including treatment options, info on recovery, and Forums for online support. |
| ED-NOS__The_Unspoken_Diagnosis About the "not otherwise specified" diagnosis of eating disorders. |
| Helpguide__Eating_Disorders Describes the different types, risk factors and treatment options, with detailed information on each one. |
| Makayla\'s_Healing_Place Information on anorexia and bulimia, pro-anorexia refuge, treatment, recovery, links, stories, poetry, and art. Additional information on self-injury, depression, anxiety, and domestic violence. |
| MEDLINEplus__Eating_Disorders Directory of resources about all aspects of eating disorders from the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. |
| Merck__Eating_Disorders Information on anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and other eating disorders. Includes causes, risk factors, and support resources. |
| National_Eating_Disorder_Information_Centre Promotes healthy lifestyles as an alternative to dieting and the destructive cultural emphasis on appearance. Descriptions of various disorders; FAQ; guide for those close to sufferers; list of semina |
| Peace,_Love_and_Hope_Eating_Disorders_Site Information, not just on anorexia and bulimia, but also on the many other demons that tend to accompany them (ie - depression, self-injury, OCD). Includes chatrooms and bulletin boards. |
| Psychoanalytic_Approach_to_Eating_Disorders Eating disorders from a psychoanalytic perspective. |
| Relapse_and_Recovery_(Yahoo_Group) Discussion for those seeking 12 step recovery from Compulsive Overeating. |
| Silent_Screams Created by a sufferer. Personal story, general information about various aspects of EDs as well as abuse issues, resources for help, forum, and the possibility to submit poetry and stories. |
| The_Skinny A webzine devoted to anorexia and bulimia, including essay contests, book reviews, poetry and advice. |
| Something-fishy_org Contains information and resources pertaining to anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating. Included are definitions, signs and symptoms, physical dangers, along with treatment information. |
| The_Stanford_Health_Library Provides links for all categories of eating disorders. |
| Sugar_Highs Information on Diabetes and eating disorders. Causes and symptoms of eating disorders. |
| Suite101_com__Eating_Disorders Presents articles, discussions and quotes, as well as treatment and prevention options. |
| Whittling_the_Body_Down_To_Skin_&_Bones Anorexia nervosa & bulimia are life-threatening diseases, not enviable "lifestyles". |
| American_Foundation_for_Urologic_Disease Non-profit corporation for the prevention and cure of urologic disease, through the expansion of patient education, public awareness, research and advocacy. Includes prostate, kidney, impotence, bladd |
| American_Urological_Association Strives to promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research and in the formulation of health care policy. |
| Bard_Urological Provider of products, services, education for the surgical treatment of prostate cancer, conditions of the urinary tract, female incontinence, and pelvic prolapse. |
| Kidney_&_Urologic_Diseases Provides an A-Z list of conditions by the NIDDK. |
| Laparoscopy_and_Urology_ Deals with almost every aspect, all under one roof. A section for surgeons and lay persons. |
| Medicine_Net__Focus_on_Urological_Disorders Offers medical information, doctor produced, written for patients experiencing disorders such as urinary tract infections, and overactive bladder. Includes procedures, tests, and medications. |
| OHSU_Health_--_Urology Overview, symptom and treatment information about urology health topics from Oregon Health and Sciences University. |
| Urinary_Problems_in_Women FAQs about voiding pain and difficulties, blood in urine, frequent urinary tract infections, nighttime urinary urgency and incontinence and the influence of fibroids and endometriosis on urinary funct |
| UROlog Provides urological information for urologists, general practitioners, and non-professionals. By Abbott Laboratories. |
| Urology_Health The American Urological Association's online patient information resource written and reviewed by urology experts. |
| Journal_of_Addictive_Diseases Publication of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Offers articles online in PDF format. |
| Alzheimer\'s_Association Latest information on dementia, drug trials, research, support and education. |
| Binswanger\'s_Disease Subcortical Arterioscl Encephalopathy information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
| Butler_Hospital_Memory_Disorders_Program Designed to assist individuals with memory loss and dementia and their families by providing high quality, comprehensive evaluation and treatment, while also researching and developing new treatments |
| Center_for_Neurodegenerative_Disease_Research_(CNDR) Information on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases for patients, families, physicians and researchers. |
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Welcome to the companion Web site to "Dying to be Thin," originally broadcast on December 12, 2000. The film examines a disturbing increase in the prevalence of debilitating and sometimes life-threatening eating disorders, particularly anorexia and bulimia. Here's what you'll find online:Watch the Program HereIf you missed "Dying to be Thin" on television, you can watch it in its entirety here.Ask the ExpertsTwo experts on eating disorders answer selected questions e-mailed by viewers in December, 2000: Dr. Craig Johnson, director of the Eating Disorders Program at Laureate Psychiatric Hospital, and Kate Dillon, a plus-size model and recovered anorexic.Share Your StoryLearn from the stories of dozens of sufferers of eating disorders who chose to share their experiences on this web site.One Man's BattleIn a refreshingly honest disclosure drawn from the book Making Weight, co-author Dr. Thomas Holbrook, a specialist in eating disorders among men, reflects on his own distressing slide into anorexia, and his ultimate recovery. Minority Women: The Untold StoryLong considered primarily afflictions of young white women, anorexia and other eating disorders are on the rise among African-Americans, Hispanics, and other minority groups.Body Needs (Hot Science)Learn about your body's nutritional needs in this interactive feature.Help/ResourcesThis expanded Resources section includes a support line, warning signs, and an extensive list of Web sites specializing in eating disorders. Plus a Teacher's Guide.Photo: Rosalie O'Connor Text Dying to be Thin Home | Ask the Experts | Watch the Program Share Your Story | Help/Resources | Minority Women: The Untold Story One Man's Battle | Body Needs | Teacher's Guide | Transcript | Site Map NOVA Online | Editor's Picks | Previous Sites | Join Us/E-mail | TV/Web Schedule About NOVA | Teachers | Site Map | Shop | Jobs | Search | To print 
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