The Latest Breaking News from Body Image

Voices: Is Ozempic fueling a new era of body image pressure? Join The Independent Debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: As weight-loss injections become more mainstream, do you see them as a breakthrough treatment, or are we moving too fast without fully understanding the long-term consequences?

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Lorde felt 'weak' and 'ungrounded' as she battled body image issues

Pop star Lorde has admitted she felt "weak" and "ungrounded" as she battled body image issues - confessing she didn't want to make a new record until she felt better about herself.

BANG Premier · May 2, 2025

Demi Moore opens up about ‘torturing’ her body as she’s named People’s Most Beautiful Person

Oscar-nominated actor revealed she used to ‘punish’ herself to ensure she looked good physically

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Dating apps could have negative effects on body image and mental health, our research shows

Around 350 million people globally use dating apps, and they amass an estimated annual revenue of more than US$5 billion. In Australia, 49% of adults report using at least one online dating app or website, with a further 27% having done so in the past.

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2025

Thank god TikTok is banning beauty filters for teens – they ruined my youth

LET’S UNPACK THAT: The social media platform is due to halt under-18 access to particular filters in the coming weeks, following worry that young people are experiencing plummeting self-esteem and body image issues. Ellie Muir, a reformed filter-user, hopes it’s not too little, too late

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Billie Eilish credits controversy-ridden Brandy Melville as the start of her ‘body problems’

The ‘Happier Than Ever’ singer says her body image struggles developed when she was 10 years old

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

Billie Eilish's 'body problems' developed at age 10

Billie Eilish began developing problems with her body image when she was just 10 years old and "obsessed" with Brandy Melville, who famously only make clothes in one size.

BANG Premier · Dec 6, 2024

Luke Evans struggles with body image issues

Actor Luke Evans has admitted he struggles with body image issues and often suffers "terrible anxiety" about his appearance.

BANG Premier · Nov 27, 2024

Kylie Jenner recalls struggling with body image

Kylie Jenner has revealed that she now feels "more confident" than ever before.

BANG Premier · Oct 24, 2024

YouTube is limiting recommendations of weight and fitness videos to teenagers – but more wide-ranging change is needed

YouTube is restricting teenagers’ exposure to fitness and weight-related videos to protect their wellbeing. This means that the platform’s algorithm will no longer make repeated recommendations of content that focuses on achieving specific fitness levels or body weights, or extols particular physical features.

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2024