According to a report by the National Post, children as young as five years old are now experiencing eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.
Treatment
A Possible Medication for Binge Eating Disorder: Vyvanse
According to the results of a randomized, controlled trial, adults treated with lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (brand name: Vyvanse) had improvements in their binge eating and
Complications
Are Eating Disorders Detrimental to Female Fertility?
According to a study, women who suffer from eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia may be doing serious damage to their chances of getting pregnant.
Eating Disorders
Insurance Coverage Difficult To Obtain For Certain Eating Disorders, Study Claims
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found more than 90 percent of patients with eating disorders not specifically defined (EDNOS) in the Diagnostic and Statisti
Anorexia
Anorexia Nervosa Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder in which a person refuses to eat. It occurs primarily among adolescent girls and young women, but one in ten are males.
Anorexia
Loss Of A Certain Gene Could Lead To Anorexia Nervosa
According to researchers at the University of Iowa, the loss of a gene linked to eating disorders in humans could possibly lead to several behavioral abnormalities that res
Orthorexia
Orthorexia: An Obsession with Healthy Eating
If you’re obsessed with eating healthy, you might be considered in eating disorder territory, according to psychologists and nutritionists who have seen a spike in unhealth
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders In Men Is Becoming A Serious Problem
According to a number of recently released studies, the amount of eating disorders affecting men -- also known as “manorexia” -- has substantially increased over the last f
Bulimia
Exercise Bulimia Is More Prevalent Today
In today's world of social media, exercise bulimia has become much more prevalent.
Eating Disorders
Anorexia and Bulimia on the Rise Among Children and Adolescents
A review of studies has found that eating disorders are becoming more prevalent among American children and adolescents. The review, conducted by David S.