Genetic and neurobiological factors shape the development of eating disorders much earlier than previously thought, with evidence emerging in children as young as 9 years old, Yale-led research ...

Untreated eating disorders in teenagers can have long-term adverse health effects and may be fatal. Caregivers and family members can learn about eating disorders to provide emotional support and aid ...

A new binational study of 259 outpatient psychotherapists across Canada and the United States highlights significant gaps in ...

People often associate eating disorders with females. However, eating disorder behaviors, such as fasting, purging, and having a preoccupation with body image, can also affect males. The desire to ...

Maladaptive patterns of smartphone use and greater daily screentime were associated with body image dissatisfaction and ...

"What can my body do, and why is that important to me?" New research investigates functionality appreciation and eating ...

Purging disorder is an eating disorder similar to anorexia or bulimia. Despite not having a separate entry in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), it's a ...

Five years after COVID-era spike, volume drops to "normal" ...

Vector illustration Eps10 file. Global colors. Text and Texture in separate layers. As I entered the homestretch of my treatment for an eating disorder, over 10 years ago, my therapist and I talked ...