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 ...

Young adults spend hours a day on social media platforms filled with exercise influencers, fitness trends, and other ...

Body image dissatisfaction is a critical part of obesity care, but it often goes unaddressed, according to a presentation ...

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 ...

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 ...

The physical and psychological effects of RA may impact self-perception. Effective treatment and strategies like mindfulness, movement, and therapy can help.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Teen boys are often assumed to breeze through puberty with fewer emotional hurdles than girls. But for many ...