Of the list of eating disorders, ARFID might not be one that you recognize – but it can be just as dangerous as the better-known conditions. ARFID, or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is ...

In the United States, eating disorders are the second most deadly mental health issue (behind opioid use disorder). And they are more common than you may think, affecting about 9 percent of the U.S.

The famous British philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein once said that “the human body is the best picture of the human soul”. Without a healthy body, no one ca ...

Researchers have identified many different causes for eating disorders, ranging from genetic risk factors to the culture a person grows up in. However, no single factor causes all eating disorders.

Eating disorders could raise the risk of serious health issues even years later, a new analysis has found. People with eating disorders are more likely to report liver problems, diabetes, osteoporosis ...

Researchers found that preventing adolescent body dissatisfaction could reduce the population burden of psychiatric conditions.

Qualitative study reveals gap between how lived experience individuals and professionals conceptualise anorexia recovery; particularly around weight restoration and residual symptoms.

Working past unrealistic body standards allowed these celebs to focus on their health and happiness. From Kerry Washington to Elton John to Demi Lovato, even the biggest entertainers of our lifetime ...

Eating disorder treatment dropout is common and multifactorial. Improving engagement, reducing waiting times, and personalizing care can help more patients achieve recovery.