CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's back to school season, and sometimes that stress can lead students to develop eating disorders. More than 30 million people in the U.S. will suffer from an eating disorder. Up to ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Maybe you stock up on ice cream after a difficult day at work or reach for chocolate after a disagreement with your partner.

As a high school freshman, Alexa Larson’s every thought was occupied by her weight. “I didn’t have time for friends. I didn’t have time for activities,” Larson said. “I didn’t really have any goals in ...

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 ...

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Eating disorders are complex physical and psychological problems. They are ...

First and foremost: Have some compassion for yourself—and your body.

There's a long list of potential health problems associated with stress, including anxiety, mood disorders, sadness, sleep disturbances, stress eating, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. In today's ...

You look amazing. Have you lost weight?' This common compliment may reinforce stigma and complicate eating disorder recovery.

One eating disorder is becoming increasingly prevalent. Though it didn’t even have a name as early as 10 years ago, ARFID—which stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder—has seen a 200 ...

The worst moment in Beth T.’s life came on a Thursday afternoon in June 2020, when she got a call from McCallum Place, a residential treatment facility for eating disorders in St. Louis. Beth’s ...