"The fact that you’re in the situation, you don’t know that it’s not normal, you don’t know that you can talk to people, and ...

Eating disorders are on the rise since the pandemic. From my own experience with anorexia, I know how these disorders can ...

A new ‘chubby’ filter has sparked major outrage online and BBC journalist, Jessica Sherwood, has used it to make an important ...

A new study reveals the connection between social media use and mental health challenges, particularly for self-identity ...

Doctors often miss the signs of eating disorders in middle-aged women due to cultural stereotypes around these illnesses.

Well, guess what – it happened to me.” Alexa, a 44-year-old real estate agent, was telling me about her struggle with non-purging bulimia, which has come to control her life. We spoke in 2024 ...

Kids as young as 7 are developing unhealthy ideas about weight and body image, a new study suggests.Researchers warn their ...

New York Times photographers covered Covid-19 throughout the world. These pictures, and the moments behind them, stayed with them. New York Times photographers covered Covid-19 throughout the world.

As we mark the day today, take a moment to cherish and appreciate the women in your life with heartfelt messages that not only express gratitude but also empower and uplift those who receive them.

There is evidence from twin studies that genetics may also play a part in the onset of eating disorders. The media is also thought to contribute by promoting unrealistic "thin-ideal" body images that ...

A polar bear lounges in a field of pink flowers. An arctic fox skips gingerly as the thaw of spring moves in. And a baby chimpanzee sips a bottle. The 2024 Nature Photography Contest showcases the ...

It’s believed that about two-thirds of people with the disorder are obese. Myth: BED is the same as bulimia. Fact: On the surface, bulimia and BED seem similar. People with the disorders both ...