There are many reasons why people turn toward an eating disorder: They may use it to cope, escape, avoid, serve as a proxy and become their emotional and relational voice. An eating disorder can be a ...

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect a significant portion of the U.S. population. An estimated 9 percent of Americans, or 28.8 million people, will have an eating ...

Untreated eating disorders in teenagers can have long-term adverse health effects and may be fatal. Caregivers and family members can learn about eating disorders to provide emotional support and aid ...

Editor's note: This story discusses disordered eating. Eating disorders in children and teens can be hard for parents to understand. TODAY.com talked to experts to find out what parents and all family ...

Many people think you can ‘see’ an eating disorder, but eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that don’t always cause visible changes. In fact, the first signs of an eating disorder ...