DENVER, CO--(Marketwire -08/29/12)- Research has shown that life changes, such as the transitions to middle school, high school or college, can serve as triggers that may contribute to the development ...

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the US with a lifetime prevalence of 2.8%. Females have a higher prevalence (3.5%) compared to males (2.0%). It can occur at any age ...

Binge eating disorder is the most common type of eating disorder in the U.S. Binge eating is characterized as eating large amounts of food in a short period, typically under two hours. People with ...

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide, irrespective of age, gender, or background. These abnormal eating habits can have serious implications ...

Findings from the interviews offer insight into potential strategies for reducing binge eating among patients who experience food insecurity. Inconsistent food access, mental and physical health, and ...

In this third of a series of excerpts on midlife triggers for eating disorders, I illustrate how being unprepared for an empty nest in midlife can fuel disordered eating in both men and women. Jay and ...

No one fully understands what gives rise to these painful and confounding illnesses. Eating disorders likely emerge from a complex relationship between genetics, personality traits, and environmental ...

Drugs like Ozempic have fueled fervor for intentional weight loss in the last year, increasing (if that’s even possible) the societal pressure to try to lose weight. The problem is, weight loss ...

For those suffering from Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), eating can trigger intense fear, anxiety, and distress ...

Sleep-related eating disorders can be disruptive, dangerous and hard to notice. Here's what medical experts say about symptoms, causes and treatment. Joshua Cox-Steib Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist ...

These abnormal eating habits can have serious implications for an individual's physical and emotional well-being. Here are five types of eating disorders, their causes, symptoms, and available ...