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 ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), such as Ozempic or Wegovy, have revolutionized type 2 diabetes and ...

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 ...

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.

New research shows that people with eating disorders are more harshly judged than those suffering from depression, making it much harder for them to seek treatment. New research shows that people with ...

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 ...

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) continue to skyrocket in popularity as both approved and off-label treatments for weight loss. However, their widespread use raises significant ...

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 ...

While weight-loss medications can help people who struggle with bulimia, they can negatively affect those with restrictive eating tendencies Getty GLP-1 medications are a breakthrough in obesity ...

People going through the menopausal transition may be at a higher risk of developing certain eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa or binge eating disorder. Menopause may also worsen existing ...