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 ...

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 ...

Children and adults all had their assessments of body image altered depending on photos they were shown Pics of heavier people caused a shift in what constituted a “light” body type TUESDAY, March 11, ...

Parents must take note — there is now stronger scientific evidence explaining why they should avoid shaming their teenage ...

KNOXVILLE — An August study from the Journal of the American Medical Association links filtered images on social media to body image problems. According to the study, “filtered images can take a toll ...

UCL research shows body image concerns in teens raise the risk of depression in adulthood, highlighting the need for early ...

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 ...

Q Our teen son seems fixated — almost obsessed — about how he looks. It’s not just filtering or editing his selfies. He seems almost panicky about his physique. Is that normal? A I think most of us ...