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) ...

The autoimmune disorder myasthenia gravis can affect how you feel about your body. Find out what experts recommend to ...

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 ...

The scale of body shaming is more extensive than most people realize. Studies suggest that the vast majority of teenage girls and a significant portion of teenage boys have experienced body shaming, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...