For Erin Harrop, an assistant professor of social work at the University of Denver, signs of an eating disorder began to appear at a young age. It initially started at the age of six with little ...

The challenge with atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN)—both for providers trying to assess it and for people wondering if they have it—is its presentation. People with AAN have all the same symptoms as ...

A history of higher weight is common in individuals seeking treatment for eating disorders. Among these individuals, a large group is diagnosed with atypical anorexia nervosa (AN). The Diagnostic and ...

Content note: This story discusses potentially triggering details about disordered eating. Tess Holliday shared more details about her experience with atypical anorexia nervosa in a recent interview ...

Trigger Warning: this article contains descriptions of eating disorders and associated behavior that may not be suitable for all readers. Fearless community, please read with care. For two decades, I ...

In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we examine how the Front Range’s weight-loss culture may contribute to the prevalence of the eating disorder—anorexia’s lesser-known but equally ...

Anorexia nervosa restricting type is a subtype of anorexia nervosa that involves restricting food intake without bingeing or purging. Some people who have this subtype also exercise excessively.

Anorexia is a severe psychiatric condition and the eating disorder with the highest mortality rate. Without treatment, it can cause health complications that may lead to multiple organ failure. Also ...

A new study is describing a potential biomarker to identify a person’s risk of developing anorexia nervosa. The research proposes measuring levels of anxiety alongside a specific type of twitching eye ...