Of the list of eating disorders, ARFID might not be one that you recognize – but it can be just as dangerous as the better-known conditions. ARFID, or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is ...

In the United States, eating disorders are the second most deadly mental health issue (behind opioid use disorder). And they are more common than you may think, affecting about 9 percent of the U.S.

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect a person’s relationship with food and body image. They are not simply about food itself, but often linked to emotional distress, ...

Orthorexia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are eating disorders that can share symptoms like restrictive eating, preoccupation with food, and rigid dietary practices, but what sets them apart are the ...

Researchers have identified many different causes for eating disorders, ranging from genetic risk factors to the culture a person grows up in. However, no single factor causes all eating disorders.

Obesity has traditionally been considered a risk factor for various diseases. However, it is increasingly recognized as a disease by medical societies and governments. The 2020 Canadian Adult Obesity ...

You may not have heard of orthorexia, but you’ve probably seen it. It’s an eating disorder that’s characterized as an obsession with only consuming “healthy” foods—and it’s on the rise, says Sadi Fox, ...

Eating disorders often function as coping strategies. They offer a sense of control when life feels uncontrollable, structure when everything feels chaotic, and distraction from emotions that feel ...

If you have ADHD, you may be at a higher risk of developing an eating disorder as a result of the overlap in symptoms between both conditions. People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...