If you or a loved one has struggled with an eating disorder, know this: You (and they) are not alone. Some 5% of the population has been diagnosed with one before, per the American Psychiatric ...

Bulimia can lead to several issues throughout the body. Some effects can last after the cycle of bingeing and purging ends. Bulimia (bulimia nervosa) is a type of eating disorder where a person eats a ...

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that may involve vomiting. Frequent vomiting can damage oral health over time. Proper oral care can help manage these effects and promote tooth health alongside ...

Bulimia nervosa is a complex and often misunderstood eating disorder that impacts not just those living with it but also their relationships and families. At its core, bulimia is essentially marked by ...

The last week in February is Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Eating disorders affect about 7.8% of the world population (Galmiche et al., 2019). Although less common than the comparatively ubiquitous ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - One of your loved ones could be suffering from an eating disorder without you knowing about it, but there are signs and symptoms to look out for, resources available, and ways ...

There is no direct evidence that bulimia causes cancer. However, the behaviors associated with bulimia can lead to conditions that may increase cancer risk, particularly esophageal cancer. Chronic ...

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people across the country. Yet stigma, misinformation, and outdated stereotypes continue to cloud public understanding of ...

Bulimia nervosa, a severe eating disorder, involves cycles of binge eating followed by unhealthy compensatory actions like vomiting or excessive exercise. This condition, driven by body image concerns ...

* Eating disorders affect over one in five boys and men, urging the need for increased awareness * Sexual minorities face higher risks of developing eating //disorders compared to heterosexual peers * ...

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 ...