There are many reasons why people turn toward an eating disorder: They may use it to cope, escape, avoid, serve as a proxy and become their emotional and relational voice. An eating disorder can be a ...

There is no single cause of eating disorders. However, research suggests that social media may sometimes be a contributing factor, as some content on social media platforms can promote thinness and ...

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 ...

Although reduced body image and low self-esteem are potential risk factors for eating disorders, they’re not the only factors at play. Body dissatisfaction can increase your risk of disordered eating ...

Amy Dingle has been sharing her experience of eating disorders to help carers in the island.

This guidance is for integrated care boards (ICBs) and providers of eating disorder services and sets out how to design collaborative, integrated services that support all children, young people, and ...

Anorexia and bulimia are not the only eating disorders, doctors warn. April 14, 2012— -- intro: For decades, the eating disorder lexicon had two main entries: anorexia and bulimia. But modern ...

Oral health should be evaluated with eating disorders (EDs) in mind to support patient well-being, and clinicians must know how to address oral issues in these patients, according to study findings ...