Psychology & Psychiatry
Body dissatisfaction linked with depression risk in children
Body dissatisfaction at age 11 is linked to increased risk of depression by age 14, finds a new longitudinal study led by UCL researchers.
Dec 13, 2023
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News tagged with body image
Psychology & Psychiatry
Adverse childhood experiences linked to muscle dysmorphia
A new study published in Clinical Social Work Journal found that adolescents and young adults who experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) before the age of 18 were significantly more likely to experience symptoms ...
Dec 1, 2023
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Medical research
Psilocybin shows promise for treating eating disorders, but more controlled research is needed
Psychedelic research has surged in recent years, sparking enthusiasm among clinicians, investors and the general public. Clinical trials are indicating transformative outcomes for people struggling with mental illnesses like ...
Nov 28, 2023
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Health
What women say about how breastfeeding affects their body image
The benefits of breastfeeding are well known—but the UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world. The WHO recommends that babies should be exclusively breastfed up to the age of six months (when they can start ...
Nov 13, 2023
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Pediatrics
Body image, social media and gender biases associated with kids quitting sports
Body image issues, social media, gender biases and coaching styles may be causing young athletes to quit sports, according to research presented by Nemours Children's Health at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) ...
Oct 20, 2023
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Surgery
AI pain recognition system could help detect patients' pain before, during and after surgery
An automated pain recognition system using artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise as an unbiased method to detect pain in patients before, during and after surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ...
Oct 14, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
No universal body image experience in pregnancy, says meta-analysis
A new study has discovered large variations in how pregnancy can affect women's perceptions of their own body, including experiences of negative body image.
Oct 12, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
Medical imaging fails dark skin, but researchers have found a way to fix it
Traditional medical imaging works well for people with light skin, but has trouble getting clear pictures from patients with darker skin. A Johns Hopkins University–led team found a way to deliver clear pictures of anyone's ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mothers play powerful role in shaping daughters' body image, say psychologists
Experts have warned that "fat talk" by mothers can unwittingly create problems for their daughter's body satisfaction and even cause future disordered eating.
Oct 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cosmetic surgery boosts some people's mental health—but for others it makes problems worse
Demand for cosmetic procedures is higher than ever. From breast augmentations to "tweakments" such as lip fillers and Botox, more and more people around the world each year are undergoing procedures to change how they look.
Oct 4, 2023
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