New tools could shift the power to filter social media from platforms to individual users.

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COMFORT and self-confidence with our natural body weight and shape is a widespread area of difficulty for many individuals.

Muscle-building supplements like protein powder linked to teen body image issues and muscle dysmorphia, new study shows ...

Educators and parents are being reminded that help is at hand to tackle social media’s impact on the mental health and ...

In the hyper-connected world of today, social media has become an undeniable force in the lives of teenagers. Platforms like ...

Angela Okorie breaks her silence on police arrest rumours. The actress explains what really happened after a viral police ...

Seasonal Body Image Dissatisfaction (SBID) was formally coined in a 2021 study, and the effect is remarkably pervasive.

For today's teenagers, social media isn't just a pastime; it's a fundamental part of their social fabric, a digital extension of their lives. From TikTok dances to Instagram stories and Snapchat ...

Social media can perpetuate body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, disordered eating, and social comparison, especially in adolescent girls.

Body image dissatisfaction spikes during certain seasons — even in modest cultures. A new study reveals how climate, social media, and culture shape our self-perception.

The aspiration for a muscular physique, while seemingly healthy, has coincided with a new form of disordered eating, says this academic.