When people picture someone with an eating disorder, many think of a thin teenage girl with anorexia nervosa. This stereotype ...

Purpose Few studies have examined how psychosocial risk and protective factors in adolescence shape mental health outcomes ...

When Taylor Swift spoke openly about her struggles with disordered eating and body image, many of her fans listened closely. A new study from the University of Vermont suggests that Swift’s candor has ...

Teenagers who are unhappy with their bodies are more likely to develop symptoms of eating disorders and depression in early adulthood, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, ...

New research has linked the use of diet and fitness apps to problematic eating habits and body image issues, particularly in young people. It highlights the fine line that exists between using these ...

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, the eating disorder risk among college students has substantially increased by thirteen percent from 2013 to 2021. The "freshman fifteen" is the ...