Eating Disorders
Eating disorders refer to a group of conditions defined by abnormal eating habits that may involve either insufficient or excessive food intake to the detriment of an individual's physical and mental health. Bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are the most common specific forms in the United States.
Eating Disorders Stories
A new study on mice found that a gene linked to eating disorders triggered abnormal behavior and feeding in genetically mutated mice.
God and grain go together like peas and carrots, so some people have put modern, secular twists on religious dietary restrictions as a way to stay healthy.
Researchers may have figured out a way to reduce binge eating urges by targeting a specific molecule in the brain.
Which is worse — to overeat when we’re stressed out or not to eat at all? Here’s a look at the negative effects of both coping mechanisms.
A new study suggests that binge eating may be more dangerous to our physical and mental health than we realized.
The German Nutrition Society suggests that vegan diets cannot provide the body with all the nutrients it needs to maintain optimal health.
The team at Brit Lab explored just how long the human body can survive on an empty stomach.
Shifting focus from weight and dieting to encouraging a healthy and balanced lifestyle can prevent obesity and eating disorders in teenagers, researchers said.
American women seem to be more accepting of their weight and body size than they have in previous decades.
Teen female athletes face risk of various health issues by exercising too much and not eating enough calories.
Sexually transmitted diseases, type 2 diabetes, and eating disorders are among the six conditions trending younger than in the past.
Suppressing the impulse to binge could help disordered eaters and those suffering from addiction.