Parents may notice mirror-checking, pinching of parts of the body, frequent weighing, asking for reassurance, comparing of ...

As kids, we're often taught that when an adult tells us to do something, we should listen. And while most adults genuinely ...

Unexplained bleeding is present in roughly 40% of Ebola cases, according to the CDC. In one study specific to BVD involving a ...

The Center has seen a notable increase in younger kids and their parents seeking treatment for eating disorders.

Thirteen years ago, I was on the brink of death. My nearly year-long battle with anorexia nervosa had reached a tipping point: tests showed my heart could give out at any moment, and I was rushed to ...

The ketogenic diet, best known as a fat-busting fad, holds promise for treating anorexia nervosa. Following the diet – which contains high amounts of fat, moderate amounts of protein and very few ...

Stevee Williams, a restaurant manager in Houston, was preparing for her sister’s wedding when anxieties bubbled up about how she would look in her bridesmaid dress. She was diagnosed with anorexia ...

It is often a gradual process: portions get smaller, certain foods are avoided, and weight is constantly checked. “Not hungry” or “haven’t got time” are common excuses for skipping family meals – and ...

Hypothalamic AgRP-expressing and POMC-expressing neurons reciprocally regulate feeding and metabolism [36, 37], and both were recently probed for their roles in regulating ABA. Recent work by and ...

Eating disorders are often misunderstood, but they impact millions of individuals and families across the United States. According to national data, nearly 1 in 10 Americans will experience an eating ...

Signs Someone You Love May Have An Eating Disorder Fox 29's Mike Jerrick and Karen Hepp discuss Eating Disorders Awareness Week with a representative and alum from the Renfrew Center.

Every 52 minutes, one person dies as a direct consequence of an eating disorder. It's national eating disorder awareness week so we are talking to expert Kara Stultz from the Emily Program, who breaks ...