The Latest Breaking News from Body Image

Ariana Grande Is 'Possibly Dying in Front of Us', Warns Jameela Jamil After 'Petal' Music Video Sparks Alarm

Jameela Jamil and Charli Howard criticise Ariana Grande's 'Petal' video for promoting unhealthy body imagery, sparking debate on the responsibility of public figures and their teams.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2

Kids as Young as 5 Are Absorbing Diet Culture, Hilaria Baldwin's Childhood Admission Raises New Concerns

Hilaria Baldwin says she began dieting at age 5. Experts warn children can absorb diet culture and body image messages as young as 3, raising concerns about disordered eating.

Medical Daily · Jul 31

Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: 'People call me fat, but I don’t...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on beauty standards, unrealistic weight expectations, healthy body, self-worth and external criticism

Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence highlights the importance of valuing health, self-worth and confidence over unrealistic beauty standards. Jennifer Lawrence's statement encourages people to reject harmful weight expectations, ignore external criticism and embrace self-acceptance. The quote continues to inspire discussions about body image, mental well-being and positive role…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Psychology says women who eat less to stay slim aren't avoiding tasty food: Here's what it means, how difficult it is and its life lessons

Psychology says women who eat less to stay slim aren't avoiding tasty food because food restriction is often linked to body image goals, social expectations, hormones, and brain responses rather than dislike for flavor. Research shows many women continue to enjoy rich foods while limiting intake. Understanding this behavior can…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Quote of the day by Sydney Sweeney: 'Everybody’s body is beautiful... Flaunt what you got. Own it. Love them.'

Actress Sydney Sweeney champions self-acceptance, sharing her journey of overcoming body image insecurities. She revealed past discomfort with her chest size and her mother's advice to embrace her body. Sweeney's message emphasizes that confidence and happiness from within are key to true beauty and self-love.

The Economic Times · May 29

India’s GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Problem Nobody Is Warning You About

A 26-year-old marketing executive in Mumbai loses 14 kilos in three months. Her Instagram fills with compliments. Friends ask for her “secret.” She smiles and says it is just discipline and calorie control. What she does not mention is the weekly injection sitting inside her refrigerator. Across India, GLP-1 drugs…

MyLifeXP · May 29

Kelly Osbourne's 'Skeletal' Viral Photos Trigger Fierce Debate Over Hollywood Beauty Standards

Kelly Osbourne's latest viral photos reopened conversations about Ozempic, body image and the return of 'heroin chic' trends in Hollywood.

International Business Times UK · May 28

Sakshi Sindwani Recreates Alia Bhatt’s Cannes Look, Talks Online Scrutiny and Body Image

In an age where digital aesthetics often demand perfection, fashion influencer and content creator Sakshi Sindwani is using her platform to challenge conventional beauty standards and reclaim the narrative around visibility online. Recently, she recreated Alia Bhatt’s Cannes Film Festival opening night look and turned the moment into a broader…

Whats Hot · May 25

How to model good eating and body image habits for your kids

Raising children to have a good relationship with food and their bodies is one of the best ways to promote good self-esteem and protect them from developing disordered eating.

The Conversation · Apr 27

Cosmeticorexia: a worrying obsession with flawless skin or just a new term for an old problem?

The uptick in children focused on skincare has some experts concerned about body image and mental health. But others warn of the risks of rushing to ‘medicalise’ new trends or behaviours

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26