Comorbidity is a complex topic, conceptually and clinically. The definition of comorbidity from a conceptual point of view refers to a situation in which "a distinct clinical entity appears during the ...

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 ...

Of the list of eating disorders, ARFID might not be one that you recognize – but it can be just as dangerous as the better-known conditions. ARFID, or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is ...

Researchers have identified many different causes for eating disorders, ranging from genetic risk factors to the culture a person grows up in. However, no single factor causes all eating disorders.

You may not have heard of orthorexia, but you’ve probably seen it. It’s an eating disorder that’s characterized as an obsession with only consuming “healthy” foods—and it’s on the rise, says Sadi Fox, ...

Eating disorders affect people of all races and ethnicities. However, barriers to healthcare may prevent some racial and ethnic groups from receiving accurate diagnoses and treatment. Eating disorders ...

For years, eating disorders were thought to predominantly affect women and girls. But it’s estimated that 1 in 3 people with the condition is male, and that 10 million American boys and men will ...

If you have ADHD, you may be at a higher risk of developing an eating disorder as a result of the overlap in symptoms between both conditions. People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

People going through the menopausal transition may be at a higher risk of developing certain eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa or binge eating disorder. Menopause may also worsen existing ...