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.
Eating disorders in athletes are common-yet sometimes missed. The outcomes of this can be dire. Here's what to know and what ...
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which begins Feb. 23, attempts to shed light on a condition that affects millions of Americans at some point in their lives.Healio spoke with B. Timothy Walsh ...
Anorexia and bulimia are not the only eating disorders, doctors warn. April 14, 2012— -- intro: For decades, the eating disorder lexicon had two main entries: anorexia and bulimia. But modern ...
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.
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 ...