Talk about it — no matter your body size, gender or background. If you find yourself preoccupied with thoughts about food, ...

While most people are familiar with clinically recognized eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), the concept of ...

The landscape of disordered eating extends far beyond diagnosed eating disorders, affecting nearly 65% of women aged 25 to 45. While 30 million Americans face diagnosed eating disorders, disordered ...

Media portrayals of disordered eating and eating disorders tend to focus on younger people, especially teenagers and young adults. However, these disorders do not discriminate based on gender, race, ...

Eating behavior is associated with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women. For example, higher consumption of highly processed ready-made foods and fast food increased the risk for ...

Many strategies used to treat anxiety disorders have shaped eating disorder interventions. Exposure therapy, for example, is frequently applied to help individuals face fears driven by persistent, ...

GLP-1 drugs, originally for type 2 diabetes, are increasingly used for weight loss, but they can worsen eating disorders. Rapid weight loss from these drugs can reinforce harmful eating behaviors and ...

People going through the menopausal transition may be at a higher risk of developing certain eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa or binge eating disorder. Menopause may also worsen existing ...

From the age of 8 Matilda Friend chased a dream of becoming one of the world's best ice dancers. At her peak she and partner William Badaoui were ranked 55 in the world. She was drawn to the glamour ...