Providers said they are encountering patients seeking treatment for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder who are ...

A teenager recently asked me if eating disorders were contagious. The answer is more complicated, and more hopeful, than a ...

Eating disorders affect more than 30 million people in the United States. When most people picture someone with an eating ...

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 ...

Natalie Erika James and Midori Francis break down their eating disorder body horror "Saccharine" from IFC and Shudder.

Sleep-eating disorders, like nocturnal eating syndrome (NES) and sleep-related eating disorder (SRED), may cause people to eat more than they desire at night. However, treatments are available. There ...

Eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric illness. Yet many therapists are not thoroughly trained to assess for them. Here is the reality: It is very likely that ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re considering intermittent fasting to lose weight or improve your health, you’re looking to your future. But your past also plays an important role in the success – and safety – of your plan.

Glasofer is an associate professor of clinical medical psychology at Columbia University Medical Center and a practicing clinical psychologist in New York City. Attia is a professor of psychiatry at ...

Cancer and its treatments can greatly influence eating habits, making it difficult to maintain proper nutrition. Side effects such as loss of appetite, taste alterations, nausea, and digestive issues ...