Researchers have identified many different causes for eating disorders, ranging from genetic risk factors to the culture a person grows up in. However, no single factor causes all eating disorders.

Approximately 9 percent of the US population — 28.8 million people — will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Eating disorders involve an increased focus on food intake and body shape. In 2025, ...

From this perspective, the milkshake study looks quite different. Fifty years ago, psychologists concluded that dietary restraint caused the women to overeat the pints of ice cream. But the modern ...

Many mental disorders are dangerous illnesses that can have severe consequences, even death. For example, major depression, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder have all been linked to ...

Although reduced body image and low self-esteem are potential risk factors for eating disorders, they’re not the only factors at play. Body dissatisfaction can increase your risk of disordered eating ...

I hate eating disorders. They’re life thieves that erode both physical and mental health. People can die from them. Unfortunately, misconceptions about eating disorders make it harder than it already ...

Content warning: This piece includes descriptions of eating disorders and self-harm that may be triggering to some readers. The National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline provides support, ...

The growing obsession with healthy eating, fueled by social media, can lead to orthorexia, an eating disorder marked by excessive focus on food purity. Unlike other eating disorders, orthorexia ...