Overeating, often dismissed as a lack of self-control or a failure of willpower, extends far beyond the realm of physical health and nutritional choices. It’s intricately linked to psychological ...

If you're constantly snacking, always ordering takeout or these other signs, it could point to something bigger.

Overeating and oversleeping are often overlooked behaviors that many attribute to simple lifestyle choices or temporary phases. However, these actions can be more than just habits; they can be ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. There are several strategies to help you control your portion sizes and avoid mindless snacking. We’ve all been there. You grab an ...

In a recent study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, researchers investigated the longitudinal relationships between appetitive qualities in early childhood and eating problem symptoms ...

I’m frequently asked by journalists and radio and podcast hosts, “How do you define binge eating? How do you know if you’ve got a problem?” The key diagnostic features of the DSM-5 criteria for ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We’ve all been there. We grab an extra slice of pizza even though we’re full or reach for a snack when bored, tired, stressed — ...

The study looked at survey data from 3,670 young people in the UK and the Netherlands to investigate how appetite traits in early childhood might relate to the likelihood of developing eating disorder ...

Families fight insurers over coverage for eating disorders. June 10, 2008— -- Janell Smith struggled with an eating disorder for months. By the time she was hospitalized, in January 2003, the ...

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