People usually don't think of exercise as a bad thing. After all, regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But too much of it, as with anything, can be harmful.

Ten to 40 percent of patients with anorexia nervosa are diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Likewise, 11 percent of patients with a primary diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder have a ...

On the surface, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders might not seem like they have much in common. But both involve distressing thoughts and emotions that can drive repetitive or ...

Key Takeaways If you notice your kid is struggling with eating and body image—don't panic. A nonjudgemental talk is the first ...

Oxford scientists propose that psychedelics could rewire brain circuits behind compulsive eating, offering a bold new strategy to treat obesity, if future trials confirm their potential. Review: The ...

This umbrella review synthesised five meta-analyses to estimate the reported prevalence of orthorexia nervosa and examine its ...

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) has a 12-step program that aims to help people reduce compulsive eating and food behaviors while maintaining a moderate body weight. However, there is little research on its ...

Compulsive eaters may have a specific type of bacteria in their gut, research has found. These bacteria—known as Proteobacteria—were found in large numbers in the guts of humans and mice with food ...

Popular content creator Asherkine has revealed that he stopped producing binge-eating videos because it negatively impacted his health and well-being. According to him, creating such content led to ...