Purging behaviors (vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas) can also shift from conscious decisions to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ozan Culha/Pexels Reading a list of eating disorder symptoms is one thing, and that thing is best described as “clinical.” That’s ...

Anorexia and OCD are disorders that interconnect, often driven by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Anorexia nervosa and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are two distinct mental health ...

The last week of February marks National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a time dedicated to education, early intervention, ...

Eating disorders represent one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions affecting millions of people across all demographics. While many assume these complex conditions stem from simple ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mental health stigma comes in all shapes and sizes—except when it doesn’t: “People think that to have an eating disorder you have ...

Constipation in anorexia is more than just infrequent bathroom trips. It’s a side effect of how the eating disorder affects gastric function. Anorexia nervosa, often called “anorexia” for short, is an ...

Eating disorder treatment dropout is common and multifactorial. Improving engagement, reducing waiting times, and personalizing care can help more patients achieve recovery.

YouTube announced changes to its community guidelines on handling content linked to eating disorders Tuesday, as social media platforms face increasing scrutiny over their impact on the mental health ...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 28, 2024 – According to recent articles in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, children of U.S. military members may be at increased ...