Why are eating disorders often misunderstood? Many struggle, few are diagnosed: The reality of eating disorders ...

Eating disorders can affect anyone. While a stereotype of a young, middle-class, white girl often prevails, these horrible and debilitating illnesses afflict men and women of all ages, from all ...

While the concept of eating disorders has become more broadly discussed over the last few years, less is understood about the psychology behind them — namely, what is happening inside the brain of a ...

While it can encourage healthier eating, evidence has shown that people with eating disorders opt for lower-calorie dishes ...

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 ...

Sleep-eating disorders, like nocturnal eating syndrome (NES) and sleep-related eating disorder (SRED), may cause people to eat more than they desire at night. However, treatments are available. There ...

Eating disorders affect people of all races and ethnicities. However, barriers to healthcare may prevent some racial and ethnic groups from receiving accurate diagnoses and treatment. Eating disorders ...

On the surface, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders might not seem like they have much in common. But both involve distressing thoughts and emotions that can drive repetitive or ...

Nursing professor Alyssa Hamel will advocate for more funding on Capitol Hill as part of National Eating Disorder Advocacy Day.

Food calorie labels on menus in cafes and restaurants can be helpful for people with binge eating disorders, even aiding ...

At the heart of the Government’s approach is a commitment to ensuring that individuals struggling with eating disorders can access help sooner—an essential factor in improving recovery outcomes.