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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

Social media usage among teens is more prevalent than ever before. In recent years, researchers have begun investigating how much social media affects teen weight concerns and body image issues. A new ...

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 ...

That’s particularly true of boys and young men who are pathologically unhappy with the amount of muscle on their bodies, a new study says. Boys and young men with muscle dysmorphia — dissatisfaction ...

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 ...

Researchers studied thousands of children for two years, looking at whether early smartphone use was associated with eating disorders and body image issues.

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, ...

Research suggests people interested in trying glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications often report greater body shame, anti-fat bias, weight concerns, and lower body appreciation. While GLP-1s can ...