Over a million people in the UK are living with eating disorders, yet England still has no national strategy to address the crisis. Researchers are urging urgent action, warning that inconsistent care ...

Many mental disorders are dangerous illnesses that can have severe consequences, even death. For example, major depression, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder have all been linked to ...

Restrictive eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, present with severe underweight but differ in their clinical presentations and psychiatric ...

In the last decade, the incidence of restrictive eating disorders in children, like anorexia-nervosa and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorders (ARFID), has doubled. These disorders have severe ...

Research suggests that nearly 30 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. Yet, despite growing awareness, many still have a limited understanding of these conditions ...

Long overlooked in women 40 and older, midlife eating disorders are going up. Eating disorder specialists cite hormonal shifts, societal pressures, and past struggles as fueling the silent surge.

Could a disrupted gut be fueling eating disorders? This study explains the gut-brain hormone loop behind anorexia, binge eating, and more, and how restoring microbial balance may unlock better ...

A pioneering international survey of people living with eating disorders has found that cannabis and psychedelics, such as "magic mushrooms" or LSD, were best rated as alleviating symptoms by ...

A massive global survey has revealed that people with eating disorders often turn to cannabis and psychedelics like magic mushrooms and LSD to ease their symptoms, rating them more effective than ...