A mother's long struggle with her son's severe food refusal revealed a hidden neurological condition, not just stubbornness.

Researchers say the results are encouraging but also shared cautions. More than half of children in early stages of an ongoing study were able to eat a food they were allergic to one year after ...

A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) explored what opportunities exist to help kids who have peanut allergies – aside ...

Much has changed in how we understand and treat eating disorders. Some significant aspects have remained consistent or ...

Thanksgiving is all about family, food and togetherness, but for many children, especially those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or sensory differences, the ...

Children whose families have implemented vegan diets in their homes have been seeking playdates with children of meat-eaters so they can try food they can't get at home, according to a recent article ...

Editor's note: This story discusses disordered eating. Eating disorders in children and teens can be hard for parents to understand. TODAY.com talked to experts to find out what parents and all family ...

Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. A common misconception about eating disorders is that they afflict ...

Doctors who treat eating disorders in Kansas City are seeing more cases among younger people, mirroring national trends. And despite an increased focus on mental illness, resources are not meeting the ...

October is historically one of the highest-demand months for eating disorder care. Children's Hospital Colorado reports a 73% rise in patients who used its Eating Disorders Program over the last year.