While social media drives body image worries in young women, its direct effect on diet quality and eating behaviors may not be as strong, hinting at deeper psychological and cultural influences. Study ...

Teenagers who are unhappy with their bodies are more likely to develop symptoms of eating disorders and depression in early adulthood, according to a new study led by University College London (UCL) ...

From celebrities across the globe to social media influencers, whenever someone shows a drastic weight loss transformation these days, the first thought that often crosses people's minds is, "They ...

This is the first post in a series. Quite often, body image is discussed as if it were an issue that resides in and belongs only to the individual person. And because it is often seen as a personal ...

Girl Scouts of the USA launched the Body Appreciation Program to help young girls build confidence. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Body image issues among girls is far from a new phenomenon. But the rise ...

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Most people see at least one part or aspect of their physical appearance that they don’t like. Constant exposure to idealized media images of flawless ...

Victoria Beckham has been famous for more than 30 years — but life in the spotlight has taken its toll. A new Netflix docu-series, premiering in September, reveals how years of negative attention led ...

When exercising in gyms, women face barriers across various domains, including physical appearance and body image, gym attire, the physical gym environment, and interactions with others, according to ...

Teenagers who are unhappy with their bodies are more likely to develop symptoms of eating disorders and depression in early adulthood, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, ...

GLP-1s, or glucagon-like peptide-1, are hormones that the small intestine produces, which regulate blood sugar and appetite. Many people may take a synthetic version for conditions such as diabetes.

In my Cuban household, two topics always dominated our conversations — weight and food. Both came with contradictory viewpoints. At dinner time, I was often told I needed to finish my plate. But ...