Cachexia – the massive depletion of muscle mass and adipose tissue – is commonly seen in people with cancer and other major illnesses. Also called cancer cachexia or cancer anorexia cachexia, it is a ...

In 2011, Laura Beaver did not let the growing tumor in her body dictate her life. She kept up her normal hourlong gym routine. She took weekend bike rides near her Washington state home. She did the ...

Eating disorders are often thought of as body image disorders with symptoms of food restriction and purging. In most cases, the goal of these behaviors is to prevent weight gain. Not all eating ...

Cachexia is a metabolic disorder that has been increasingly focused upon in studies and clinical trials over the last decade. Although the understanding of this condition has improved considerably, ...