Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating—consuming a large amount of food very quickly—followed by compensatory behavior, most commonly vomiting or "purging" or ...

The 3 eating disorders--anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating--occur at a frequency far greater than usually realized. Anorexia has been found to be present in up to 1% of teenage and ...

And yet in a culture in which fat shaming and restrictive eating are prevalent, it can be easy for eating disorder behaviors to become normalized, said Jennifer Rollin, founder of The Eating Disorder ...

New research has revealed a key neural mechanism underlying the feeling of being unable to stop eating, the most salient aspect of binge episodes in eating disorders like bulimia nervosa. New research ...

Most treatment plans involve a combination of therapy, medication, and nutritional counseling. The goal is to reduce disordered behaviors, support emotional well-being, and rebuild healthy eating ...

Fatima Sana Shaikh opens up about her battle with bulimia after her transformation for Dangal. Here’s what she revealed, what bulimia is, its symptoms, causes and treatment.

If you are struggling with an eating disorder or body image issues, call or text the National Eating Disorders Association hotline at 1-800-931-2237, or use their chat feature. For crisis situations, ...

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder marked by uncontrollable binge-eating and subsequent purging by vomiting or using laxatives or diuretics. Other compensatory behaviors after binging include ...