You may not have heard of orthorexia, but you’ve probably seen it. It’s an eating disorder that’s characterized as an ...

While millions of people are filled with joy celebrating Christmas and eating a holiday feast, the celebrations can be tough ...

For someone coping with an eating disorder, holiday meals can be fraught with anxiety rather than comfort. Here are some tips for supporting someone who is struggling.

Research shows that, on average, someone in the United States dies from complications due to an eating disorder approximately ...

While the concept of eating disorders has become more broadly discussed over the last few years, less is understood about the psychology behind them — namely, what is happening inside the brain of a ...

Eating disorders affect people of all races and ethnicities. However, barriers to healthcare may prevent some racial and ethnic groups from receiving accurate diagnoses and treatment. Eating disorders ...

If you have ADHD, you may be at a higher risk of developing an eating disorder as a result of the overlap in symptoms between both conditions. People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

On the surface, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders might not seem like they have much in common. But both involve distressing thoughts and emotions that can drive repetitive or ...

Almost 30 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. During the pandemic, the number of people seeking treatment has jumped. But as Amna Nawaz reports, eating disorders are ...

Eating problems are common among older home care clients, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Nearly 30% of the 250 older care clients studied reported poor appetite, 20% had ...

Eating disorders are not caused by genetics alone, but genes can play a significant role in making someone more vulnerable to developing one. Researchers do not understand the exact cause of eating ...

A recent study found one in four teens in British Columbia reported disordered eating or significant anxiety about eating and ...