Positive body image refers to an overarching appreciation and respect for one’s own body—regardless of whether it meets society’s expectations for how a body “should” look and/or function. A wealth of ...

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 ...

Body image refers to how a person thinks and feels about themselves physically. From childhood to adulthood, a person’s family can influence how they feel about their bodies through various ...

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, ...

Reverse body dysmorphia is not a clinical diagnosis but a term that originated from TikTok. People use it colloquially to describe having a perception of their own appearance as “better” than it is.

"Fitspiration" content on TikTok reinforces harmful body ideals, spreads health misinformation, and contributes to the oversexualization of women, according to a recent Australian study. The study ...

Almost exactly four years ago, I wrote an article for U.S. News & World Report about the approval of semaglutide as a medication for weight loss. At the time, I was skeptical that a drug could do what ...

Zac Bowman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Charles Sturt University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. Nearly half of Australian young people are dissatisfied with the way their body looks. Social media have only made body ...

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 ...