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Molly-Mae's midwife in disbelief as pregnant star shares how much weight she's gained

Molly-Mae Hague has opened up about the struggles she has faced with body image as she navigates her way through her pregnancy as her body continues to change as she marks six months

Daily Mirror

Young people at 'significant' risk of poor body image after just minutes on TikTok, Instagram, researchers say

New Griffith University research reveals it takes just minutes of watching beauty content online for young people to experience significant shame and anxiety about their appearance.

ABC News

Consistent social media usage leading to lower self-esteem, say NIMHANS researchers

‘The ideal body portrayed in the images of social networking sites has affected young women more than men’

The Hindu

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Botox patients should undergo mental health screening, experts say

Clinicians say low cost and ready availability of cosmetic injections makes them dangerous for people suffering body image issues

The Guardian - AU

Why the body positivity movement risks turning toxic

You define beauty yourself. You are more than a number on a scale. Love yourself the way you are. Body positive messages like these seem to be everywhere from social media to TV ads. But while some find the body positivity movement to be uplifting and helpful, others have begun…

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Strictly's Motsi says 'I might never be at peace' with curves after losing two stone

Motsi Mabuse opens up about her relationship with her body image, as the Strictly Come Dancing judge admits she doesn't want to reach the age of 80 and realise she's wasted time worrying over her appearance

Daily Mirror

Vogue Williams shares sneak peek of new E4 show ‘Send Nudes’

The Dublin presenter will explore body image in the new “virtual reality” series

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GP told 5-stone student to 'eat more pies' after weight plummeted in Joe Wicks fitness obsession

Jess Hynes developed anorexia as part of her bid for the perfect body image - but now she's beaten her illness and competing to be Miss England

Wales Online

Strictly fans believe James and Ola Jordan will announce fitness video after revealing body image struggles

Last month, the 39-year-old was inundated with support after she shared what she considered an unflattering bikini snap

Evening Standard

Knights star Millie Boyle leads launch of youth body image survey

Boyle and other Knights players spoke at a launch on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald

Livia Firth says waist belt worn by Carrie Bradshaw promoted unrealistic body image

‘Why do we want to make women feel bad about their bodies,’ the former wife of Colin Firth asks

The Independent UK

5 things to ask yourself before getting Botox or fillers, as ministers warn about risky procedures

A government report says more must be done to tackle body image dissatisfaction. By Katie Wright.

The Independent UK

Legislate on filtered images and some cosmetic procedures, say MPs

The House of Common’s Health and Social Care Committee said the impact of body image on mental and physical health is ‘wide-reaching’.

The Independent UK

Government should introduce law for filtered images to tackle body image problems, MPs say

A new report also recommends minimum training standards for some cosmetic procedures

The Independent UK

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'My huge 38E boobs made me feel trapped in my own body - I cried myself to sleep'

A 24-year-old woman has shared how having big boobs proved to be a 'nightmare' for her as she was in pain and struggled with her body image all the time, but reduction surgery has changed her life

Nottingham Post

Body Image Pledge backed by Nottinghamshire MP and Boots to stop images being altered

It is said one in three teenagers feel shame about their body

Belfast Live

Newry woman launches own business to empower women through art

"My business is about empowering women to live their fullest, true authentic selves without worrying about their bodies and help them heal from past trauma or negative body image"

Al Jazeera

Meet Mo Fit: The Somali trainer fighting obesity in Mogadishu

Mohamed Abdi, popularly known as Mo Fit, says he wants to change what Somalis see as the ideal body image.

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Wales Online

The TikTok star who struggled with her body image for years but now gives thousands the confidence to love themselves

Abbie Walsh-Greenfield used to edit pictures to make herself look thinner but is now happier than ever after embracing her body

The New Daily

Kim Kardashian and an unrealistic body image: Why I quit Instagram

Kim Kardashian's photos trigger insecurity in able-bodied women who feel they can't replicate the unreal. The effect can be much worse on some than others.

Daily Mirror

Furious bridesmaid quits wedding as bride demands she 'gain weight' before ceremony

A bridesmaid has dropped out of her childhood friend's wedding after she demanded she 'gain weight' before the ceremony - despite her struggles with her body image

Edinburgh Live

Lorraine Kelly shares 'dead easy' weight loss tips after shedding 1.5 stone

The Scottish television presenter was feeling self-conscious about her body image after putting weight on during the pandemic, and has shed some pounds thanks to WW, formerly Weight Watchers.

Manchester Evening News

Stacey Solomon shares defiant body image message before asking fans to 'pray' for her

The Loose Women star had a very busy evening

Daily Mirror

Cat Deeley reveals 'naughty' sons' hilarious habit and gushes over their 'positive body image'

TV presenter Cat Deeley says her sons 'refuse' to keep their clothes on - but she loves their positive body image

ABC News

University of Queensland study shows bodybuilders at greater risk of reverse anorexia

Also called reverse anorexia or bigorexia, muscle dysmorphia is characterised by obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviours and body image distortion, with sufferers seeing themselves as smaller than they are.

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