Neither bulimia nor binge eating can be deduced from an individual’s looks. It is important to not make assumptions without evidence.

It probably should not be surprising that many humans feel the ancestral urge to fill up whenever we can.

Does someone with an eating disorder discover the lifestyle on their own, spontaneously? Or do they absorb the concept by learning it from others?

If you’re considering either of these drugs for weight loss for you or your kids, here’s what you need to know.

When did bulimia become “a thing”? The short answer is, more recently than anorexia. And since the 70s, eating disorders of every kind increased dramatically.

Although more research is needed, digital health interventions can work as part of the multifaceted approach to pediatric weight management.

There is more to say about bulimia, binging and purging, and the connection (or not) between severe, life-threatening eating disorders and the obesity epidemic.

The intersection of weight-loss treatments and menopause care is creating new opportunities for both patients and healthcare providers.

A new study suggests that responsive parenting during early childhood could play a critical role in shaping long-term weight outcomes.

Consumers who have relied on less expensive, compounded versions — often obtained through telehealth services or medical spas — will need to find other options.

A public service initiative by LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center has launched the Childhood Obesity Prevention, Evaluation, and Treatment Toolkit.

This post picks up from where an earlier one left off: with Oprah Winfrey in the late 1980s.

Could self-guided family-based treatment become a standard tool in the fight against childhood obesity?

Nature is able to circumvent expectations and even reason, and science should not be blamed for underestimating that possibility.

With the magic and shine possibly wearing off for the current weight loss drugs there’s a slew of promising alternatives coming soon.

Here is an overview of contemporary knowledge and thinking about the relationship between obesity and genetics.

A groundbreaking study revealed an innovative approach to combating obesity by enhancing the body’s natural ability to generate heat.

A new study finds that children who respond positively to pediatric obesity treatment show significantly lower risks of health problems and early death.

Children who face trauma early in life are at a higher risk of becoming obese, but new research suggests that positive experiences can help reduce this risk.

Two childhood obesity-related studies are highlighted in the news this week, one on e-health and another looking at social media use.

The outlook for GLP-1 drugs as markets head into 2025 plus what Americans wish to improve for themselves and their families in the year ahead.

We mentioned a few of the “Mosts” that Oprah Winfrey has accomplished throughout her stunning career, and this one looks at some of her “Firsts” and “Onlies.”

We continue recalling some of Oprah Winfrey’s Firsts, Mosts, Onlies, and other remarkable achievements, and this is by no means a complete list.

One study suggests that interventions during holidays and school breaks could help prevent weight gain in both children and adults.

Oprah Winfrey has been talking to the public about her weight, and the endless conflict caused by trying to keep it under control, for decades.

A new study shows the first drop in obesity in over a decade, driven by weight loss medications like semaglutide.

Oprah Winfrey showed us that a woman can be intelligent, talented, philanthropic, beautiful, successful, and overweight — all at the same time.

The longer the subject is pursued, the more it seems that debunking berberine has become a minor industry.

As the use of adolescent use of GLP-1 medications surges, research looks into their safety and natural alternatives.

How many companion products, such as food supplements, will the GLP-1 drugs eventually succeed in bringing to the party?