Anorexia nervosa, also called anorexia, is a potentially life-threatening eating disorder that can affect people of all ages, genders, ethnic or racial groups, and body sizes and weights. People with ...

I can’t quite believe I haven’t already written a post on this. It’s at the heart of a large proportion of the comments and questions I receive, and it’s something I’ve thought about countless times ...

The anti-depressant Prozac and its generic equivalents, often prescribed for patients struggling with anorexia, do not help prevent relapses of the life-threatening eating disorder, a study said on ...

For the past two years Maya has been in the grip of anorexia. Despite her illness, she wants to move on with her life, so this year she decided to sit her A-levels and try to enter university. The BBC ...

A range of physical and emotional symptoms can occur with anorexia nervosa, and the condition can look different from person to person. If you’re concerned about a loved one, help is available.

My advice that childhood sexual abuse be considered in cases of anorexia nervosa (Letters, May 9) prompted a letter (May 12) regarding psychiatrists blaming parents. Frankly, I haven’t heard a ...