A first-line intervention asks parents to plan, prepare, and supervise meals. But are they best-suited for the job? By Frieda Klotz / Undark Published Nov 17, 2023 9:30 AM EST This article was ...

Anorexia nervosa, or anorexia for short, is an eating disorder that involves severe food restriction. People with this disorder have an intense fear of gaining weight. They’re willing to use unhealthy ...

New analysis has shown a lack of strong evidence to support current guidance on psychological therapies for treating anorexia nervosa over expert treatment as usual. The findings highlight a need for ...

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder and psychological condition marked by extreme self-starvation due to a distorted body image. People with anorexia think they are fat, regardless of how much they ...

Tens of millions of adults and teens in the U.S. are affected by a wide range of mental health disorders. The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health notes that some of the most common ones include ...

Recovery from an eating disorder is typically a long process. Many people may even relapse during this time. Relapse is often due to stressful situations. Anorexia nervosa describes an eating disorder ...

A range of physical and emotional symptoms can occur with anorexia nervosa, and the condition can look different from person to person. If you’re concerned about a loved one, help is available.

Anorexia nervosa, also called anorexia, is a potentially life-threatening eating disorder that can affect people of all ages, genders, ethnic or racial groups, and body sizes and weights. People with ...