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EXPLAINED: Body image - The Real Truth

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

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…

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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

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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…

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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

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

White Lotus star Theo James blasts manosphere for ‘meaningless bravado’

Theo James of White Lotus fame hopped on to Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show for an interview. They sat down and discussed the manosphere and male body image. It’s an unexpected subject of conversation from a mainstream actor but a welcome one, especially in today’s political climate.

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Ads that ‘exploited new mothers’ insecurities over body image’ banned

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The Independent UK

Adverts accused of exploiting new mothers’ insecurities over body image banned

Juniper said it disagreed that the ad encouraged new mothers to prioritise weight loss, saying its intended message was that mothers could “seek a balance that felt right for them”

The Independent UK

Emma Stone's BAFTA Slim Look Sparks Ozempic Speculation, Comparisons to Ariana Grande, Demi Moore

When Stone appeared on the red carpet at the 2026 BAFTA Awards, her appearance quickly became a talking point online.

International Business Times UK

'Easier than getting a bag of sweets from the shops' - Weight loss drugs are everywhere, but are they a recipe for disaster or game changer for cyclists?

Weight loss drugs are more popular than ever, even in cycling, but do the health benefits some are seeing outweigh the risks and dangers, and what does WADA think of them?

Cycling News

Eiza Gonzalez felt 'unsafe' in her 'own skin'

Actress Eiza Gonzalez has revealed she felt "unsafe" in her "own skin" as she battled body image issues that led to disordered eating and admits her trouble started as she struggled to cope with the grief she felt after her father's death when she was a child.

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Why Modern Beauty Ideals Are Hurting Women More Than Ever

Beauty standards have existed for centuries, but today they are amplified by social media, filters, celebrity culture, and advertising. Women are constantly exposed to images of “ideal” bodies and flawless appearances. But are these standards damaging women’s confidence? Research in psychology and mental health suggests that unrealistic beauty expectations can…

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Are Smartphones Secretly Stealing Your Mind? India’s Hidden Digital Epidemic Exposed

India’s latest Economic Survey has raised alarms over rising digital addiction, warning that excessive use of smartphones, social media, and online gaming is silently reshaping lives. While technology brings opportunities for learning, work, and connection, compulsive screen use can harm mental health, productivity, sleep, and relationships. Doctors report young adults…

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Gen Z didn’t grow up with 2000s body image baggage—and Victoria’s Secret CEO says they’re embracing the glamorous fashion show again

CEO Hillary Super is reclaiming the runway for a new generation of Victoria's Secret shoppers.

The Independent UK

Weight-loss ads pulled over body image concerns

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The Independent UK

Weight loss drug ads banned for exploiting body image insecurities

One of the ads perpetuated pressures on new mothers, the advertising watchdog says

The Guardian - AU

Social media makes many Australian teens feel worse about their bodies. Platforms must take responsibility

Eight in 10 young people think the tech companies should do more to promote positive body image. The under-16s ban does nothing to achieve that

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The Conversation

AI is perpetuating unrealistic body ideals, objectification and a lack of diversity — especially for athletes

What does it look like to have an “athletic body?” What does artificial intelligence think it looks like to have one?

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Serena Williams grappled with body images issues for 15 years

Tennis ace Serena Williams has admitted she spent 15 years grappling with body image issues because she was convinced her body "was different" to other female athletes.

International Business Times UK

Ariana Grande Claims Her 'Healthy' Body Was Actually Her 'Unhealthiest Version' Amid Health Fears

Ariana Grande delivered a powerful, emotional plea to fans, calling out the 'dangerous' culture of body-shaming and constant body image scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

Kelly Brook Claims Doctor Offered Her Mounjaro Weight Loss, Tested Bikinis To Make An Impact

Kelly Brook says a doctor recently offered her Mounjaro for weight loss, calling the suggestion 'insane,' as she reflects on body image, ageing and preparing for I'm A Celebrity.

Woman & Home

'Take away the mirror' - I'm A Celebrity contestants open up about body image and menopause in candid chat

A relatable chat from the camp really brought home the pressure placed on women to have the perfect body

The Conversation

Molecule: what’s in this dangerous, illegal slimming pill?

It’s the kind of promise that stops thumbs mid-scroll: “Take Molecule and forget food exists.” Viral TikTok clips show influencers flaunting rapid weight-loss transformations, tapping into the body image concerns that leave many young people struggling with what they see in the mirror.

The Independent UK

Jules Von Hep and Dr Brendan J Dunlop on body image and beauty standards for modern men

Jules Von Hep spent 20 years as a celebrity spray tanner, working with Hollywood actors and Victoria's Secret models and observed that every single person, no matter how "perfect" they seemed, would apologise for their body. Joined by expert Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Brendan J Dunlop on the Well Enough…

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