In part 3 of this series, we found strong evidence that cognitive impairments that coexist with anorexia improve with weight restoration, remission, and recovery. But just as we found with the ...

Anorexia nervosa is a severe and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss. Overcoming anorexia is not just about gaining weight; it ...

Some intensive treatments help, even without a perfect theory behind them.

Nearly 1% to 2% of females and 0.1% to 0.3% of males will develop anorexia at some point, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. That may seem like a small number, but the effects ...

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Here's what anorexia nervosa is, why it's so concerning and how people who struggle with the disorder can get help.

Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric condition characterized by a fear of weight gain and reduced calorie consumption that can result in dangerous weight loss. This condition is thought to affect around ...

A study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators finds that, contrary to what is often believed, around two thirds of women with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa will eventually ...

Patients often relapse after discharge from acute care because of long waits for outpatient treatment, lack of specialized therapists, out-of-pocket costs, and inadequate social support. Prior ...

Recovery from anorexia is a lifelong process – and winning the battle doesn’t mean an anorexic isn’t susceptible to future relapse. Aimee Liu was first treated for anorexia when she was 15-years old, ...

The 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star has struggled with an eating disorder for nearly two decades and is enjoying more foods amid anorexia recovery Cindy Ord/Getty Jackie Goldschneider has ...