A recent study analyzed TikTok videos tagged with "#bodypositivity" and found that while some videos genuinely promoted body positivity, many did not align with the movement's core values, often portraying young, thin white women. Although most videos did…

Individuals with obesity face fewer social and health challenges in regions with high obesity prevalence, likely due to reduced weight bias, though economic disparities persist regardless of regional obesity rates.

New research examines men’s perceptions of female genitals, offering fresh insights into what heterosexual men value most.

Viewing body-positive social media content, especially images, led to improved body image outcomes compared to fitspiration content, according to a new study.

Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people stay healthy, while others do not.

Adolescents who feel overweight face triple the risk of self-harm, new UTA study finds

New research reveals that people judge women's bodies through a moral lens far more than men's, shaping societal restrictions on bodily autonomy. This bias may explain why women's choices—like appearance and health—often face greater scrutiny.

Weight issues the most common reason for abuse

A new study finds that when women feel objectified by their partner, they report fewer orgasms and greater emotional labor in sex.

New research finds that where fat is stored—not just how much you have—might shape your mood.

New research finds that where fat is stored—not just how much you have—might shape your mood.

A new study of indigenous men in Papua, Indonesia, found that exposure to topless women during youth did not reduce sexual interest in female breasts—suggesting male attraction to breasts may stem from evolved biology rather than cultural taboos.

New research from South Korea shows that underweight individuals are 44% more likely to die by suicide compared to those with normal weight, while overweight and obese people are less likely. The study used data from over 4 million adults.

Frequent use of platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts is linked to disordered eating symptoms among teens, according to new research. The study found that body comparisons and dissatisfaction may help explain this troubling association—especially among…

A large American survey finds that adults who have sex fewer than a dozen times a year die sooner when extra abdominal fat coincides with depression, hinting that mood and body shape can combine in a dangerous feedback loop.

A diagnosis often viewed as less serious than anorexia and bulimia – and the most common eating disorder worldwide – can cause just as much harm, a new study has found. Other Specified Feeding or

Female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) has become increasingly sought after for achieving idealized genital appearances. Prototypical vulvar expectations driven...