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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Gay, lesbian and bisexual teenagers may be at higher risk of binge-eating and purging than their heterosexual peers, starting as early as age 12, a new study finds.Past research

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Gay, bisexual teens at risk for eating disorders | Reuters

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