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.

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 ...