The terms “eating disorder” and “disordered eating” are often used interchangeably and you might not catch their differences—but they exist. Eating disorders, which can be fatal, affect nearly 30 ...

The terms “eating disorder” and “disordered eating” sound so similar that you might not catch their differences—but they exist. Disordered eating is even more common. Sixty-five percent of women ...

Following a particular diet or exercising a great deal are common and even encouraged in our health and image-conscious culture. With increased awareness of food allergies and other dietary ...

Key Takeaways If you notice your kid is struggling with eating and body image—don't panic. A nonjudgemental talk is the first ...

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, ...

The urge to "start over" for the new year feels hopeful. In eating disorders, that same impulse can either support recovery ...

Objective To prospectively examine the prevalence of diagnosed eating disorders (ED-diagnosis), ED-symptoms and factors predicting ED-symptoms in three male and female high school student groups: ...

When I diagnosed 10-year-old Katie with type 1 diabetes (T1D), I told her that her excess weight and diet were unrelated to her diagnosis. But a few months later, her school teacher singled her out ...

Eating disorders affect people of all races and ethnicities. However, barriers to healthcare may prevent some racial and ethnic groups from receiving accurate diagnoses and treatment. Eating disorders ...