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) ...

A new study looked at how body-related emotions and recalling embarrassing or proud memories of participants’ bodies would affect task performance. Participants who recalled embarrassing stories ...

Here’s something to consider. You’re scrolling through your feed late at night, seeing another photo of someone’s beach vacation, their perfect body at the gym, or that job promotion you’ve been ...

Although reduced body image and low self-esteem are potential risk factors for eating disorders, they’re not the only factors at play. Body dissatisfaction can increase your risk of disordered eating ...

Ilona Maher’s viral comeback to a body-shaming remark highlights how comments on appearance can harm mental health and ...

Both academic research and popular media articles are replete with evidence that social media use can have a negative impact on young people’s mental health. Researchers have been particularly ...

New research reveals that young adults with higher body shame and weight concerns are more likely to consider GLP-1 medications, despite significant side effects, unless buffered by strong body ...

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 ...

When my daughter was young, I did not allow her to play with Barbies. If she got a Barbie doll as a birthday gift (which happened every year for several years), I’d take her to Target and let her ...

If you are overweight or have obesity, a healthy body image is important. Here’s how body image affects weight loss, plus ways to get a more positive body image. By: Hallie Levine Destiny Murtaugh ...

"You're so ugly it hurts." "Maybe if you lost some weight, someone would actually like you." "No filter can fix that face." These are the sorts of comments teenage girls see online daily, via social ...