The last week of February marks National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a time dedicated to education, early intervention, ...

While most of us have heard about the "Freshman 15" — the stereotypical first-year weight gain among college students — a growing share of young adults are experiencing quite the opposite. Some 10% to ...

Experts recommend medical monitoring as well as psychological help in order to treat eating disorders, and say early intervention is crucial.

During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, experts and survivors are emphasizing the importance of early intervention ...

Eating disorders are some of the most deadly psychiatric illnesses in the country, with the second-highest mortality rate ...

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We all know it’s crucial to identify and treat life-threatening illnesses before they get ...

TODAY marks the start of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, a time to shed light on the often invisible experiences of those who struggle with eating disorders. Fierdous Achmat, an occupational therapist ...

The use of restraints and feeding by tubes in NHS eating disorder care is to be studied, with the aim of reducing restrictive practices. The University of Cumbria said the £1.1m project would see it ...

Eating disorders are among the deadliest and fastest-growing mental health conditions, yet they remain largely misunderstood. Popular portrayals reduce these illnesses to superficial stereotypes, ...