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Menopause, social media triggering body image issues for older women • Nov. 4, 2026, 1:00 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Eating disorders are on the rise. GLP-1s could make things worse. • Oct. 30, 2026, 5:00 AM ET (Entertainment Weekly)

eating disorders, atypical eating patterns, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, compulsive overeating, and pica (appetite for nonfood substances). These disorders, which usually have a psychological component, may lead to underweight, obesity, or malnutrition.

If you would like to speak with someone about eating disorders, call the ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) helpline at (888) 375-7767.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Michael Ray.