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Singer Noah Kahan announced his deeply personal Netflix documentary exploring his mental health journey, body dysmorphia, and family life will stream April 13, 2026. The film marks the first time the "Stick Season" artist has opened up about his struggles outside of his music.
Forget expensive detox teas and juice cleanses. Science confirms your body already has a powerful, free system for removing toxins—and experts share simple ways to support it.
A clinical psychologist at NYU is teaching people that body image isn't about the mirror. It's about retraining your brain to separate feelings from numbers.
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New research shows simple changes in how parents talk about food and bodies can protect children from developing eating disorders. Experts share practical ways to model confidence without perfection.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art created 18 mannequins based on real people with disabilities, diverse body types, and transgender experiences for its new "Costume Art" exhibition. Each mannequin has a mirror for a face so visitors see themselves reflected back.
Swedish and French researchers have identified the specific brain waves that help us tell where our body ends and the world begins. The breakthrough could transform treatments for phantom limbs and make prosthetics feel more real.
Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis will immediately receive body cameras following deadly shootings of two U.S. citizens. The program will expand nationwide as part of renewed accountability measures.
As summer approaches, a leading eating disorder specialist offers proven strategies to reject diet culture and embrace body appreciation. Dr. Alexis Conason shares research-backed methods to build confidence and reclaim joy this season.
After a powerful investigation revealed police misconduct, NSW Police is making body cameras mandatory whenever officers use their powers. The change brings Australia's largest police force in line with accountability standards already adopted across most of the country.
Bollywood actor Patralekhaa is speaking out after facing cruel comments about her body just months after giving birth. Her powerful response is resonating with new mothers everywhere.
When a troll tried to insult rugby star Ilona Maher's body using BMI, she turned it into a powerful lesson about why the measurement system is deeply flawed. Her response resonated with thousands who've been shamed by outdated health standards.
After years running a weight-loss platform fueled by self-criticism, New Zealand influencer Ellie Fitzgerald changed one letter in her brand name and transformed her entire life. Her journey from "Losing Ellie's Belly" to "Loving Ellie's Belly" is inspiring thousands to embrace body confidence.
Irish musician CMAT is turning online body shaming into a powerful conversation about how women in entertainment are treated. Her honest response is earning support from fellow artists and fans worldwide.
After decades of gaining and losing dramatic amounts of weight for movies, Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton says he's done punishing his body for Hollywood. The actor's decision prioritizes long-term health over short-term career demands.
Harvard researchers turned back the clock for eight elderly men in 1979, and their bodies responded in ways science didn't think possible. Vision, hearing, and strength all improved in just one week.
After months of being held over an unpaid hospital bill, a deceased patient's body was finally released to his family in Kenya following intervention by the nation's ombudsman. The case sparked important conversations about human dignity and legal protections for grieving families.
Researchers discovered how the body naturally shuts down inflammation using fat-based molecules, opening doors to safer treatments for arthritis and heart disease. The human trial showed that boosting these protective molecules reduced pain faster without suppressing overall immunity.
Engineers created a blueberry-sized sensor you can swallow that monitors your core body temperature in real time. The breakthrough could help catch infections early and keep vulnerable patients safe.
Scientists created a swallowable robot the size of a miniature stingray that swims through your body using ultrasound waves and bubbles to deliver medicine exactly where it's needed. This breakthrough could revolutionize how doctors treat digestive problems without surgery.
Scientists discovered how small creatures swim efficiently in a "mesoscale" realm of physics, revealing the secret to building tiny robots that could deliver drugs directly to tumors. The breakthrough could transform medical treatment without harming the whole body.
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