The Latest Breaking News from Eating Disorders

The pandemic exacerbated many mental health problems, and eating disorders are no exception: Emergency room visits for girls suffering from anorexia and bulimia were twice as high in January of this year as they were three years earlier.

Unlike thin people who seek medical help for eating disorders, those with larger bodies are often dismissed or misdiagnosed, but experts and those with lived experiences are working to challenge the status quo.

Of the 115 who replied to a survey, 36% displayed eating disorder symptoms and lead author Carly Perry said: ‘Clubs must encourage help-seeking behaviours’

An estimated 1.25m people have an eating disorder in Britain. Many of those say social media, including TikTok, is fuelling the problem. Gina Kalsi explores the dark side of the app

I see we’re still doing that thing where we look at someone in a swimsuit and pretend we’ve accessed their full medical history and most recent blood panel.

Supporting her daughter's fight against anorexia for the past seven years has been "like hell" for Sarah and her family. She says carers "desperately" need more help, as an increase in eating disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic puts pressure on the system.

Inpatient admissions should be a last resort, but rates are soaring, says campaigner Hope Virgo

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued new guidance to help health professionals identify people whose eating disorders have become life-threatening

Experts describe increase to 24,268 in England as alarming, with particularly stark rise among males