Better screening for eating disorders is needed, says Lisa Ranzenhofer, assistant professor of psychiatry in the Jacobs ...

Sheeran didn’t explicitly name his diagnosis, and described seeing his own experience reflected in Elton John’s memoir. “I found myself doing what Elton talks about in his book—gorging, and then it ...

How Does Arynta Work for Binge Eating Disorder? The main ingredient in Arynta is lisdexamfetamine, a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It is not clear how lisdexamfetamine works for binge eating ...

Binge-eating disorder is the most prevalent eating disorder in the United States, but previous studies have presented conflicting views of the disorder's duration and the likelihood of relapse. A new ...

Bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder (BED) are both serious eating disorders characterized by episodes of consuming large amounts of food, a behavior called binge eating. The primary difference ...

Eating disorders can affect anybody, no matter their age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or body size. Yet the myth that eating disorders are "diseases of affluence" persists, and can mean ...

Each year, the last week of February is recognized as Eating Disorder Awareness Week. In the days leading up to it, my inbox ...

Working past unrealistic body standards allowed these celebs to focus on their health and happiness. From Kerry Washington to Elton John to Demi Lovato, even the biggest entertainers of our lifetime ...

When obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders occur together, they often exacerbate each other in harmful ways. Typically, both conditions are treated simultaneously to address the ...

Compulsive traits are tendencies to repeat patterned behaviors. They are often seen in psychiatric conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), addiction and eating disorders. However, ...

Binge eating disorder treatment can include psychotherapy and lifestyle changes and may include medication. If it is at all possible, it is recommended a person living with an eating disorder seek ...