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

Purpose Few studies have examined how psychosocial risk and protective factors in adolescence shape mental health outcomes ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the Pentagon rolls out tougher fitness standards and punishments for troops who fall short, some advocates are criticizing ...