There are many reasons why people turn toward an eating disorder: They may use it to cope, escape, avoid, serve as a proxy and become their emotional and relational voice. An eating disorder can be a ...

Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that are often misunderstood. Dr. Eva Trujillo, a specialist in eating disorders, says eating disorders "literally rewire the brain," decrease brain size and ...

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 ...

Throughout the years, the Eating Recovery Center (ERC) has seen more younger patients, prompting them to launch its Brave ...

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that involve a persistent disturbance in eating behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. They are often deeply intertwined with mental health issues and ...

There is no single cause of eating disorders. However, research suggests that social media may sometimes be a contributing factor, as some content on social media platforms can promote thinness and ...

This guidance is for integrated care boards (ICBs) and providers of eating disorder services and sets out how to design collaborative, integrated services that support all children, young people, and ...

Anorexia and bulimia are not the only eating disorders, doctors warn. April 14, 2012— -- intro: For decades, the eating disorder lexicon had two main entries: anorexia and bulimia. But modern ...