While most of us have heard about the "Freshman 15" — the stereotypical first-year weight gain among college students — a growing share of young adults are experiencing quite the opposite. Some 10% to ...

Going to college is one of the biggest transitions in young adult life. The move to college involves dramatic changes in routines, structure, and support. These shifts, coupled with academic and ...

As a high school freshman, Alexa Larson’s every thought was occupied by her weight. “I didn’t have time for friends. I didn’t have time for activities,” Larson said. “I didn’t really have any goals in ...

Cans of soup on the shelf in a grocery store. Canned foods are an inexpensive and nonperishable food item available to students. (Kylie Swann) College students may find the transition from living at ...

Cheeseburger displayed at local Provo restaurant. Students often choose to consume fast food during college years because of time and financial limitations. (Jaycee Lundell) For Alena Boud, her ...

What does a person with an eating disorder look like? The picture may not be as clear-cut as many people think. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis led a study that revealed an important ...

Recent vaping or e-cigarette use was associated with an increased risk of an eating disorder and a higher likelihood of a self-reported eating disorder diagnosis, according to a recent study. While ...

Update on 2/23: For eating disorder awareness week, Feb. 22 – 28, I want to call attention to language on campus that can promote and/or normalize eating disorders. It is estimated that 28.8 million ...