A recent longitudinal cohort study shows a statistically significant relationship between body image disturbance, pain, and ...

Researchers from the University of Texas in Arlington found a strong link between weight perception and suicidal ideation. This study also sheds light on the essential role schools, families and ...

New research reveals that parents’ verbal remarks about weight can leave a deeper and longer-lasting mark on their children’s self-image than the dieting behaviors they model, showing the lasting ...

A 2025 study revealed that body image shapes confidence and communication, showing that assertiveness, not just self-esteem, ...

Muscle-building supplements are increasingly popular with teen boys and young men. New research suggests overuse of products like whey powder or creatine may be affecting young people’s mental health ...

“I will never sacrifice my well-being again. I will never give up my power again.” The above quote is from one of my participants, Nixen, who overcome negative body image and developed a predominantly ...

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, ...

Three in four new moms struggle with their body image, according to new research. Many feel intense pressure to “bounce back” to their pre-pregnancy shape soon after giving birth, the findings reveal.

Body dysmorphic disorder (body dysmorphia) results from internal and external experiences. Rapid or significant weight loss may, in some cases, lead to body dysmorphia. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) ...