Why are eating disorders often misunderstood? Many struggle, few are diagnosed: The reality of eating disorders ...

While the concept of eating disorders has become more broadly discussed over the last few years, less is understood about the psychology behind them — namely, what is happening inside the brain of a ...

This post was co-authored by Taylor Alves and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. The hospitalization rates for young men with eating disorders increased by an astonishing 416% from 2000 to 2019. Despite this ...

Sleep-eating disorders, like nocturnal eating syndrome (NES) and sleep-related eating disorder (SRED), may cause people to eat more than they desire at night. However, treatments are available. There ...

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 ...

Researchers have identified many different causes for eating disorders, ranging from genetic risk factors to the culture a person grows up in. However, no single factor causes all eating disorders.

"What can my body do, and why is that important to me?" New research investigates functionality appreciation and eating ...