A genetic association study evaluated the relationship between anorexia nervosa and various sleep traits, indicating potential avenues for future research on the link between circadian rhythms and ...

Adolescent-onset anorexia nervosa is associated with significantly lower likelihood of full-time employment over a 30-year period, higher long-term health care utilization, and increased reliance on ...

Anorexia nervosa is often portrayed as an illness that has existed for centuries, does not respond well to treatment, and is surrounded by confusing and competing theories. Many people are told that ...

All forms of anorexia nervosa feature behaviors of calorie restriction. When you primarily manage your weight through dieting, fasting, and excessive exercise, you may be living with restricting type ...

In January 2024, The New York Times Magazine published a provocative article titled: "Should Patients Be Allowed to Die From Anorexia?" This seemingly extreme question reignited a debate among doctors ...

Eating disorders could raise the risk of serious health issues even years later, a new analysis has found. People with eating disorders are more likely to report liver problems, diabetes, osteoporosis ...

Tens of millions of adults and teens in the U.S. are affected by a wide range of mental health disorders. The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health notes that some of the most common ones include ...

Anorexia is a severe psychiatric condition and the eating disorder with the highest mortality rate. Without treatment, it can cause health complications that may lead to multiple organ failure. Also ...