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

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

Transgender men experience high rates of eating disorders due to dysphoria, intense social stigma, and a desire for control in a world that deprives them of it, according to an investigation by LGBTQ+ ...

Habits and emotional eating can also make healthy eating difficult. For most people, healthy behaviours and attitudes to ...

Disordered eating can feel protective, helping manage stress. Recovery involves facing food-related anxiety with support, ...

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eating disorder recovery community and treatment provider Alsana has announced Alsana Connect, a new virtual eating disorder recovery experience. With a focus on ...

Eating disorder recovery isn’t linear. An author talks about her experience navigating this (often) long and complicated process.

Starting college should be an exciting time for a young student but Kezia Reeder didn't have the experience many 18 year olds yearn for. On paper, Reeder was set to thrive in the next chapter of her ...

Maladaptive patterns of smartphone use and greater daily screentime were associated with body image dissatisfaction and ...

Feb. 13 (UPI) --Olympians -- athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health -- are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical ...

Researchers have identified many different causes for eating disorders, ranging from genetic risk factors to the culture a person grows up in. However, no single factor causes all eating disorders.

Pregnancy can make your body feel like public territory, but you can respond to comments, set boundaries, and stay grounded ...