Eating disorders can involve unmistakable changes, such as severe weight loss, as well as hidden signs, such as binge-eating alone. Identifying an eating disorder as soon as possible is important ...

Atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN) is a condition where a person has the typical signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa. However, their weight remains within or above the medically defined healthy range.

For an illness that affects so many people, there are plenty of misconceptions about eating disorders, experts say. Eating disorders affect nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide, according to the nonprofit ...

(Reuters) - More than 50 percent of people diagnosed with the eating disorder anorexia never fully recover, 20 percent remain chronically ill and five percent die, the British Medical Journal ...

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or BED, and orthorexia are serious, potentially life-threatening mental health conditions. They're also common, affecting around ...

Flinders University research has identified the most common early warning signs of eating disorders in children, to provide a guide for parents and caregivers about when to seek help. The article, ...

Many health issues are easy to identify in ourselves and those we care about. That’s not always the case when it comes to eating disorders. People who have them may not know it. Or, if they do know, ...

Anorexia athletica is a subtype of anorexia that causes excessive exercise and dieting in the context of a sport. It is particularly prevalent in elite and weight-conscious sports such as gymnastics ...

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that can have serious consequences on both physical and emotional well-being. They affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, and it's ...