Recovery typically focuses on a checklist of clinical symptoms. But a new study shows we may be missing what’s most important to those who live with an eating disorder.

As doctors, our role involves healing others. Admitting we have a problem we are unable to resolve ourselves is at odds with our professional identity—it goes against our training, and often our ...

SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WBNG) -- February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month, a time to recognize the challenges associated with the mental health condition. Eating disorders can manifest in a variety of ...

You may not have heard of orthorexia, but you’ve probably seen it. It’s an eating disorder that’s characterized as an obsession with only consuming “healthy” foods—and it’s on the rise, says Sadi Fox, ...

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 ...

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

Dr. Spann also provided insight into how to talk to someone you believe is dealing with an eating disorder and how to treat someone who is diagnosed with an eating disorder. Additionally, she detailed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These findings are especially timely given the increasing availability and media attention surrounding GLP-1 receptor agonists ...

As eating disorder rates continue to climb following the COVID-19 pandemic, one doctor has revealed life-threating physical dangers which are often overlooked and treatment gaps leaving patients ...

Eating disorders are not caused by genetics alone, but genes can play a significant role in making someone more vulnerable to developing one. Researchers do not understand the exact cause of eating ...

Researchers are taking on the myth that eating disorders only affect women by training general practitioners to spot symptoms in men and offer better, stigma-free care. Study: Intervention against the ...