While most people are familiar with clinically recognized eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), the concept of ...

Maladaptive patterns of smartphone use and greater daily screentime were associated with body image dissatisfaction and ...

During the holidays, many families will gather for festive meals. If you pay attention to how and what a tween, teen or young adult is eating, you may detect a pattern that could indicate something is ...

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 ...

Researchers say there is a “need for more stringent controls and regulations from TikTok” Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Less than 10 minutes on TikTok can significantly harm a woman's mental health ...

Obesity has traditionally been considered a risk factor for various diseases. However, it is increasingly recognized as a disease by medical societies and governments. The 2020 Canadian Adult Obesity ...

If you’re considering intermittent fasting to lose weight or improve your health, you’re looking to your future. But your past also plays an important role in the success – and safety – of your plan.

Get the latest on the science of healthy living in our weekly newsletter. Jason Krynicki will never forget how obesity made him a target for vicious bullying from the time he was little. Those ...

Jason Krynicki will never forget how obesity made him a target for vicious bullying from the time he was little. Those memories haunt him even now, even though he weighs a willowy 127 pounds at age 43 ...