In the United States, eating disorders are the second most deadly mental health issue (behind opioid use disorder). And they are more common than you may think, affecting about 9 percent of the U.S.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Erin Phillips, MPH, RD, CDCES, about how diabetes care and ...

An eating disorder can develop as a result of genetics, as some studies suggest and it can also stem from a mental illness or just the need for perfection. If you’re feeling like there is something ...

If you or a loved one has struggled with an eating disorder, know this: You (and they) are not alone. Some 5% of the population has been diagnosed with one before, per the American Psychiatric ...

The best eating disorder treatment plans usually include therapy, nutrition counseling, and sometimes medication.

People with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) can have different reasons for avoiding or limiting foods, such as sensory discomfort, fear of eating, or a lack of interest in food.

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 ...

Co-authored by Taylor Alves and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. Eating disorders have the highest overall death rate of any mental illness. Globally, eating disorders affect at least 9 percent of the ...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 28, 2024 – According to recent articles in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, children of U.S. military members may be at increased ...

The coexistence of eating disorders with type 1 diabetes represents a formidable clinical challenge, whereby the management of glycaemic control is intricately interwoven with disordered eating ...