Anorexia nervosa restricting type is a subtype of anorexia nervosa that involves restricting food intake without bingeing or purging. Some people who have this subtype also exercise excessively.

Theoretical approaches, treatment preferences, and clinician bias all play a role in the ways we understand eating disorders.

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 ...

The relationship between anorexia and depression is complex. Genetics, environmental factors, and how your brain and digestive system communicate may all influence this common comorbidity. Anorexia, ...

Disordered eating can feel protective, helping manage stress. Recovery involves facing food-related anxiety with support, ...

Constipation in anorexia is more than just infrequent bathroom trips. It’s a side effect of how the eating disorder affects gastric function. Anorexia nervosa, often called “anorexia” for short, is an ...

People with eating disorders, such as anorexia, may have difficulty falling or staying asleep, or they may wake too early. Research suggests that eating disorders can cause or contribute to insomnia ...

Gabriella Springall receives funding from the Australian Commonwealth Government via the Research Training Program Scholarship scheme. Adolescents have been particularly affected. The shift to online ...

Victory Bay reports a surge in eating disorders among teens, driven by social media pressures and academic stress since the ...