Christopher Vallee didn’t know he had an eating disorder until it was almost too late.

Forced feeding, also known as compulsory feeding or refeeding, is a controversial and complex aspect of treating severe anorexia nervosa. Healthcare professionals may consider trying it if other ...

At the height of her eating disorder, strangers on the streets of Nashville would stop Lauryn Lax to tell her to "Go eat a cheeseburger" or ask "Honey, are you eating?" But it was the acquaintances at ...

The vital role school nurses can play in addressing the rising number of eating disorders among children and young people has been outlined by a Kingston University student in a leading nursing ...

Eating disorders are complicated mental illnesses that typically require a multidisciplinary team of professionals to treat. The most common therapeutic interventions for eating disorders are ...

A free anorexia awareness and mental health event will take place in Wrexham ahead of Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026.

At the height of her eating disorder, strangers on the streets of Nashville would stop Lauryn Lax to tell her to go eat a cheeseburger or ask honey, are you eating? But it was the strangers at the ...

Eating disorders represent a significant and growing concern within the field of mental health, as highlighted by the ...

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 ...

Anorexia can affect nearly every organ and body system. Over time, it can lead to endocrine, digestive, heart, fertility, and kidney issues. In the long term, anorexia can also affect relationships, ...

Dear Doctor K: My teenage daughter is obsessed with her weight. She doesn't eat enough, and although she's thin, she believes she's fat. Could she be anorexic? Dear Reader: As with many illnesses, ...

Kyoto, Japan -- Sadly, our family members, friends, and celebrities have suffered from anorexia nervosa, or AN. This eating disorder is characterized by abnormally low body weight, food restriction, ...