Ten to 40 percent of patients with anorexia nervosa are diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Likewise, 11 percent of patients with a primary diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder have a ...

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 ...

Although binge eating disorder affects millions of Americans—considerably more than bulimia or anorexia—very few seek treatment, though updated assessment and treatment guidelines aim to fix that.

Sheeran didn’t explicitly name his diagnosis, and described seeing his own experience reflected in Elton John’s memoir. “I found myself doing what Elton talks about in his book—gorging, and then it ...

Eating disorders can affect anybody, no matter their age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or body size. Yet the myth that eating disorders are "diseases of affluence" persists, and can mean ...

Eating disorders are an equal opportunity offender: Rates are increasing among all ages, ethnicities, and genders. The most recent numbers suggest 9% of Americans, or about 30 million people, will ...

Monica Seles struggled with eating disorder for nearly a decade. Monica Seles attends The 2013 International Tennis Hall Of Fame Legends Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street, Sept. 6, 2013, in New York City.

NICE has recommended an online therapy programme to help people with eating disorders while they wait for specialist NHS treatment.

Best known for supporting weight loss, GLP-1 medications may also play a role in managing the psychological aspects of obesity. Learn more about how they may help.

Binge-eating disorder (BED) often improves with time, but full remission can take many years and relapse is common, new research suggested. The study revealed that 61% individuals still suffered from ...