Anorexics, who risk their health in the quest for a perfect body, are more likely to be perfectionists in all aspects of their lives than people without eating disorders.

Intense fear of gaining weight, and disturbance in the way in which one’s body weight is experienced, are some of the features of anorexia nervosa. How is a diagnosis made?

Eating disorders have long been thought to be found only amongst young, upper middle class girls. This picture has now changed.

Gathering around the family dinner table each evening may help lower risks for eating disorders in girls, suggests a University of Minnesota study.

French politicians have called for stiff penalties against 'pro-anorexia' websites and publications - a move that has highlighted the risks of excessive dieting once more.

When it comes to eating disorders, not only women are affected. This forum focuses on eating disorders among men.

A 2006 article published in the Sunday Times points to a society with a very pear-shaped view of body weight. DietDoc comments.

Helping loved ones with eating disorders is a particularly difficult thing to do. But as eating disorders are so destructive, it is something that needs to be done - without delay.

Teenage dieting is a dangerous game. New research shows that adolescents who diet may be setting the stage for life-long weight problems. Get the lowdown from DietDoc.

Previously, bulimia was nearly exclusively a "white women's disease". However, statistics now show that more and more bulimics are black teenagers.

Are you a health junkie? Then you could run the risk of developing orthorexia nervosa - an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy food.

There is a nutrient called inositol, which may be able to improve outcomes in bulimia and psychiatric conditions, such as panic disorders, depression and obsessive compulsion.

Binge eating disorder is more common than we ever thought, with up to 30% of some populations showing signs of binge eating. What are the treatment options?

'There are good days and bad and there are days where I feel like I'm going in circles trying to fight the anorexia.' Jenny Spencer shares her story about recovering from anorexia.

Recovery from an eating disorder is a slow process, and not something that happens overnight. Getting help is essential, however, there is also much that you can do for yourself.

Models that are too skinny will be banned from its pages, the world's top fashion magazine Vogue has announced. Is this just another fashion publicity stunt or for real?