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

Binge-eating disorder is the most prevalent eating disorder in the United States, but previous studies have presented conflicting views of the disorder's duration and the likelihood of relapse. A new ...

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

A new study has revealed a significant association between eating disorders and physical multimorbidity, shedding new light on the health risks faced by people with these conditions. The research ...

Alongside the many impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on pediatric care, researchers have seen a stark increase in young adults seeking treatment for disordered eating behaviors. Across the United ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A study of U.S. high school students provides additional evidence that eating disorders may be contagious. In a study, researchers found that binging, fasting, diet pill ...

Anna Mockel was 14 and suddenly obsessed with losing weight. It was spring 2020, and she had just graduated eighth grade remotely. Housebound and nervous about the transition to high school that ...

Researchers say there is a “need for more stringent controls and regulations from TikTok” Vanessa Etienne is a Staff Writer for PEOPLE on the Health team. She joined the brand in 2021. Jaap ...