Have you ever looked at a bar of soap and wanted to take a bite? It’s not as uncommon as you might think. Pica is a mental health disorder that causes a desire or compulsion to eat items with no ...

Obesity is a complicated issue to address for a variety of reasons, not least of which is the psychological trauma of negative body image exacerbated by the damaging emphasis on certain physical ...

Ten to 40 percent of patients with anorexia nervosa are diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Likewise, 11 percent of patients with a primary diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder have a ...

Oxford scientists propose that psychedelics could rewire brain circuits behind compulsive eating, offering a bold new strategy to treat obesity, if future trials confirm their potential. Review: The ...

People usually don't think of exercise as a bad thing. After all, regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But too much of it, as with anything, can be harmful.

A new study published in the Journal of Eating Disorders found that, in course of a year, over half of men, women, and transgender or gender non-conforming participants engaged in at least one “cheat ...

Untreated eating disorders in teenagers can have long-term adverse health effects and may be fatal. Caregivers and family members can learn about eating disorders to provide emotional support and aid ...

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) is a rare genetic disorder with only around 250,000 people worldwide believed to be living with it. It affects multiple parts of the body but some of the most noticeable ...

Higher screen time is associated with eating disorder symptoms and body image concerns in adolescents, based on recent ...