Diet Pill, Laxative Use Often Precedes an Eating Disorder

• Robert Preidt
• November 21, 2019
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Girls and young women who use diet pills and laxatives to control their weight are at increased risk for eating disorders, a new study finds.

Researchers analyzed data from more than 10,000 girls and women, aged 14 to 36, from 2001 to 2016.

Among those who ...