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

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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

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'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.

Fortune

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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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?

The Conversation

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.

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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.

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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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Jules Von Hep says ‘after years of seeing naked bodies’ he’s learned to nourish not punish his own

Men frequently struggle with body image issues and according to experts, do so overwhelmingly in early adulthood. A 2021 BBC report indicates that 48 per cent of men aged 16-40 reported poor body image affecting their mental health.

Cinemablend

How Aimee Lou Wood Says The White Lotus Helped Her Overcome Body Image Issues

She got some help from Chelsea.

Evening Standard

Tom Daley reveals ongoing battle with body dysmorphia after retiring from diving

The Olympic diver and Celebrity Traitors star opened up about his eating disorder and body image battles

Pedestrian.tv

A Body Image Therapist Just Responded To That Viral NYT Story About A Dancer’s Weight

A New York Times advice column about a family's approach to their daughter's weight went viral — now a therapist is flipping the script.

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney stuns Rio Ferdinand as he opens up on insecurities with body image

Rooney told former England and Manchester United team-mate Ferdinand that he would not take his top off over his insecurities with his body image

The Conversation

The Biggest Loser: how an aggressive entertainment culture normalised body-shaming

The Netflix documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser raises questions around the ethics of one the most popular US reallity TV series of the 2000s. From claims about the cruel treatment of its contestants and its callous endorsement of “fatphobic” narratives, the series sits at odds…

The Independent UK

Voices: Serena Williams’s GLP-1 partnership marks a disturbing cultural turning point

COMMENT: As a Black woman in a white-dominated sport, Williams experienced unique pressures. Yet to see someone of her calibre promoting weight-loss drugs shows an unnerving societal shift, writes the body image campaigner Alex Light

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