You notice someone close to you has lost a lot of weight. You also notice that they’re skipping meals and talking more pessimistically about food and their body. You feel concerned but worry that ...

Eating disorders affect nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population and are responsible for approximately 10,200 deaths each year, making them among the deadliest mental health conditions. These serious ...

When people picture someone with an eating disorder, many think of a thin teenage girl with anorexia nervosa. This stereotype is so pervasive it can feel like a fact. A growing body of evidence ...

Longstanding eating disorders are not necessarily irreversible. Intensive, integrated care and sustained weight restoration can support meaningful recovery.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Miranda Roberts, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic (THE CONVERSATION) You ...