Eating disorders can profoundly impact the psychosocial functioning and physical health of adolescents. Early and effective treatment is essential to prevent long-term adverse and devastating effects.

The number of children struggling with eating disorders is more significant than many people realize. In fact, a 2023 study by JAMA Pediatrics found that 1 in 5 kids globally have disordered eating.

COLUMBIA — When you think of mental illness, you probably don't think it would show up at the dinner table. But, the National Eating Disorders Association estimates over 28 million Americans will have ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate among mental health conditions affecting many young adults and adolescents. Dr. Nimisha Amin joined 17 News at ...

A recent study published in the journal Appetite investigates the extent to which body mass index (BMI) is associated with progression from binge-eating behavior to binge-eating disorder (BED). Study: ...

New research from Ashkelon finds that one in eight college students shows signs of pathological eating, with Instagram and TikTok-style content a key risk factor.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hospitalizations related to eating disorders are increasing among adolescents in the United States. Anorexia ...

In a recent study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, researchers investigated the longitudinal relationships between appetitive qualities in early childhood and eating problem symptoms ...

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people across the country. Yet stigma, misinformation, and outdated stereotypes continue to cloud public understanding of ...

The most wonderful time of the year doesn't ring true for everyone, especially for those who have an eating disorder. Dr.