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 ...

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 ...

Eating disorders represent one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions affecting millions of people across all demographics. While many assume these complex conditions stem from simple ...

Discussion of eating disorders often center around people whose disordered eating causes them to lose unhealthy quantities of weight or puts them in danger of malnourishment. But about 5% of people ...

Binge eating disorder may not be what doctors thought it was. At least when it comes to relapsing. A study published today in the journal Psychological Medicine by scientists from McLean Hospital, a ...

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 ...

When a person gets sick, it's natural to want to understand why. With eating disorders, which are associated with many myths and negative stereotypes, the question of causation can be incredibly ...

Several possible causes may make a person unable to stop eating. These can include disordered eating behaviors, emotional factors, or binge eating disorder. Many different factors can make it ...

I KNOW THINGS have gotten bad when the pizza boxes begin stacking up. It’s like the tower of Domino’s boxes is calling out, “Hey, you’re doing it again!” In college, I hid the boxes in a compartment ...

This post was written by Gia Marson, Ed.D. “I can’t control my eating” is a common refrain among those with eating disorders or disordered eating behaviors. They describe their experience—a cycle of a ...

The best eating disorder treatment plans usually include therapy, nutrition counseling, and sometimes medication.

Eating disorders are often associated with extreme weight loss, but what many people don’t realize is that they can also lead to significant weight gain. This paradox can be confusing and distressing ...