López-Gil says higher social media use correlates with increased orthorexia symptoms, particularly within online “clean eating” communities. He also pointed to post-pandemic shifts in eating habits, ...

A new memoir, "Unshrunk," offers a scathing critique of the psychiatric drug industry, and forges a new path to healing.

However, several medical conditions can affect your hunger hormones, increasing your appetite.  Our appetite is controlled by so many factors, from genetics and age to gut health, hormones, and ...

The Emily Program, a national leader in eating disorder specialty care and behavioral health services, today announced the appointment of two new executive directors in North Carolina: CheaRon Darrett ...

Is the F.A.A. really ensuring safety by disqualifying pilots who receive a diagnosis or treatment? Troy Merritt, a pilot, sought professional help for his mental-health challenges and then had to go ...

So many people are left to navigate this deeply personal battle alone, with little support and even less awareness.

An AI app founded by the parent of a child with anorexia helps families navigate treatment plans for the growing number of ...

Parents today are generally aware of mental health conditions that relate to body image, including common disorders like ...

New research shows that body dysmorphia can lead to cognitive difficulties and hurts decision-making and planning.

ARFID, which stands for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, may be confused initially with picky eating. However, it is actually an eating disorder in which a person avoids or restricts ...

Mental disorders differ in how deadly they are. One of the most dangerous groups of mental disorders is eating disorders. A ...

Body dysmorphic disorder involves all-consuming negative thoughts about one’s appearance, causing intense anxiety or shame.