Anorexics sentenced to death

Article Abstract:

A survey of 109 eating-disorders experts reveals that anorexic women are dying because many managed-care organizations refuse to cover for their badly needed treatment. A stunning 18% of the respondents claim that at least one patient from their institution has died as a direct or indirect result of managed-care coverage policies.

Care and treatment, Services, Anorexia nervosa, Health maintenance organizations

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Life, death and thinner thighs

Article Abstract:

A woman called Jamie Weisman, a dermatologist by profession was diagnosed with a rare immune disorder, making her susceptible to illness as an AIDS patient. Jamie tells her patients that we should not let ourselves be defined by our appearances and not get scared of getting old, rather just concentrate on being healthy.

United States, Aging, Evaluation, Women's health, Aging (Biology)

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Heather does heroin

Article Abstract:

A successful businesswoman working in an advertising-related firm in New York has been addicted to heroin for nine years. Heroin, for her, boosts confidence and focus to complete a task. An account of her experiences and struggle with the drug is detailed.

Personal narratives, Heroin habit, Businesswomen

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