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.

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 ...

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 ...

Eating disorders can harm a person's physical and mental health in ways that linger for years, a new study reports. Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other such disorders bring with them a high risk ...

A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders. Many have struggled without help for decades. In 2012, Janice Bremis went to an eating disorder treatment facility in ...

While the concept of eating disorders has become more broadly discussed over the last few years, less is understood about the psychology behind them — namely, what is happening inside the brain of a ...

People going through the menopausal transition may be at a higher risk of developing certain eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa or binge eating disorder. Menopause may also worsen existing ...