About The Study: In this randomized clinical trial, a web-based cognitive behavioral self-help intervention effectively decreased eating disorder symptoms and illness-related burden in individuals ...

If you or a loved one has struggled with an eating disorder, know this: You (and they) are not alone. Some 5% of the population has been diagnosed with one before, per the American Psychiatric ...

Bulimia nervosa is a complex and often misunderstood eating disorder that impacts not just those living with it but also their relationships and families. At its core, bulimia is essentially marked by ...

Experts explain how GLP-1 drugs can trigger eating disorder relapse by mimicking symptoms and disrupting intuitive eating ...

In a recent review article published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, researchers Kim Wilson and Robert Kagabo at the College of Health Sciences, Utah Tech University, discussed the disparities ...

Bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder (BED) are both serious eating disorders characterized by episodes of consuming large amounts of food, a behavior called binge eating. The primary difference ...

There is no direct evidence that bulimia causes cancer. However, the behaviors associated with bulimia can lead to conditions that may increase cancer risk, particularly esophageal cancer. Chronic ...

Eating disorders are serious brain-based illnesses that require intensive medical intervention. Kentucky has limited resources for eating disorder treatment, particularly for males. The Kentucky ...

People with exercise bulimia work out excessively in an attempt to lose weight. It can cause a range of complications, including frequent injuries, organ damage, and hormonal issues. Some people with ...

On the eve of the National Purple Ribbon Day, pediatricians in Italy warn that eating disorders are affecting children at ...