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.

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 ...

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 ...

When people picture someone with an eating disorder, many think of a thin teenage girl with anorexia nervosa. This stereotype ...

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people across the country. Yet stigma, misinformation, and outdated stereotypes continue to cloud public understanding of ...

Learn how to recognize ARFID signs, such as fear or sensory issues around food. See how empowered families can support ...

Giva Wilkerson leads Project HEAL to help those who can't afford treatment. Giva Wilkerson is an African-American woman and one of the nearly 30 million Americans who suffer from an eating disorder.

Sleep-related eating disorders can be disruptive, dangerous and hard to notice. Here's what medical experts say about symptoms, causes and treatment. Joshua Cox-Steib Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist ...

The risks for serious physical illness, psychiatric conditions, and premature death are sharply elevated in people with eating disorders long after their initial diagnosis, a new study showed. Risks ...