The Latest Breaking News from Eating Disorders

An anorexia survivor speaks out about cycling's dangerous culture around food and weight

Technology platforms operating in the UK now have a legal duty to protect young people from some of the more dangerous forms of online content. This includes pornography, content that encourages, promotes, or provides instructions for violence, promotion of self-harm and eating disorders. Those failing to comply face hefty fines.

A virtual clinic developed by Australian experts is promising to break down barriers with evidence-based online support for people living with eating disorders.

Demi Lovato is releasing the cookbook ONE PLATE AT A TIME: Recipes for Finding Freedom with Food next year after struggling with eating disorders in the past.

Following a particular diet or exercising a great deal are common and even encouraged in our health and image-conscious culture. With increased awareness of food allergies and other dietary requirements, it’s also not uncommon for someone to restrict or eliminate certain foods.

Exclusive: More than 250 people who have suffered with eating disorders have written to MPs, warning: ‘If this bill had been law during the years many of us were struggling, we would have used it to end our lives’

You’re not alone if you’ve ever scrolled through social media and felt inspired—or maybe a little intimidated—by the endless parade of “fitspiration” posts. The fitness world is booming, with influencers and everyday people sharing their journeys toward health and strength. But beneath the surface of chiseled abs and perfectly portioned…

Volunteers are needed for the world's largest study into the risk factors behind eating disorders which blight the lives of more than a million Australians.

The UK is facing what charities are calling an eating disorder epidemic, with an estimated 1.25 million people affected. These conditions have the highest mortality rate of any mental health illness, making early intervention and education urgent.

Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are gaining increasing attention in psychiatry. Studies suggest they may offer therapeutic benefits for conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder, eating disorders and addiction.

Societal standards of masculinity are centered on strength and muscularity. This "double stigma" is damaging men