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.

Treatment methods for eating disorders vary and often change, based on the patient's age and level of care needed. Changes to eating disorder treatment may cause patient distress, dangerous delays, ...

At least half of everyone with eating disorders abuses alcohol or illicit drugs, five times more than people without eating disorders. Conversely, more than a third (35 percent) with substance use ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Non-profit The Emily Program opened the nation's first residential inpatient center of excellence in Durham dedicated to treating eating disorders. The Avoidant Restrictive Food ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The most important factor in the successful treatment of eating disorders is improving the patient's perception of their body -- and that's not an easy task, says a ...

Eating disorders affect millions worldwide, yet their early signs are often missed. Experts stress that timely intervention can prevent severe health consequences and save lives. Recognizing subtle ...

Researchers have investigated the feasibility of a new home-administered treatment for binge eating disorder. The new treatment combines a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct ...

Recovering from an eating disorder can be long and complex. Treatment typically focuses on reducing the unhelpful behaviours and thoughts that characterise these disorders. These include extreme ...

Patients taking a commonly used stimulant for the treatment of binge eating disorder experienced mixed results, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Binge eating disorder is the most common eating ...

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 ...