State Senate holds a hearing on a controversial proposal to restrict diet pills and supplements for those under 18.

The 3 eating disorders--anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating--occur at a frequency far greater than usually realized. Anorexia has been found to be present in up to 1% of teenage ...

As metabolic decompensation progresses, the concentrations of the ketones changes with β-HB accounting for 78% of all ketones in the body. This dynamic shift is why β-HB is the most useful ...

A new study has found that people with type 2 diabetes who ingested ketones before exercise had increased cardiac output, stroke volume, and peripheral muscle oxygenation — all indicators of ...

Eating disorders are among the deadliest and fastest-growing mental health conditions, yet they remain largely misunderstood. Popular portrayals reduce these illnesses to superficial stereotypes ...

An eating disorder affects people both physically and emotionally. Students who have an eating disorder may have extreme feelings about their weight, as well as extreme behaviors involving food. To ...

Ketones are molecules produced by the liver when the body shifts from using carbohydrates to fats as its primary energy source—a metabolic state known as ketosis. While ketosis is often ...

Intermittent fasting is becoming increasingly popular. But is it helpful for weight loss and other medical conditions?

Professional medical help and medication are often a vital part of the eating disorder recovery process. If you or a loved one are coping with an eating disorder, contact the National Alliance for ...