The urge to "start over" for the new year feels hopeful. In eating disorders, that same impulse can either support recovery ...

Eating disorders are complex conditions that impact far more than food behaviors alone. They affect emotional well-being, physical health, and overall ...

Lack of motivation in eating disorders often reflects fear, avoidance, or impaired insight, not unwillingness. Many people ...

Several years ago, a concerned patient confided in me that her teenaged daughter was recovering from an eating disorder, and she asked me to be vigilant for oral signs of relapse. Of course I readily ...

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 ...

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.

Key Takeaways If you notice your kid is struggling with eating and body image—don't panic. A nonjudgemental talk is the first ...

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

Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, can have devastating effects on both the health and performance of athletes. Compared to non-athletes, both female and male athletes are ...

Fatima Sana Sheikh speaks about bulimia and eating disorders, highlighting their deep connection to mental health and the importance of empathy, early support, professional care.