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New research shows that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, helps people develop healthier relationships with their bodies. Studies found that seeing real, unfiltered bodies can undo the damage caused by social media's unrealistic beauty standards.
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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.
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.
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.
Scientists at Caltech and USC created a medical imaging system that produces vivid 3D color images of tissue and blood vessels in under a minute, without radiation or dyes. The breakthrough could transform how doctors detect cancer, monitor nerve damage, and study the brain.
The Netherlands' leading dictionary is adding a new, stigma-free word for labia after women's rights groups campaigned to replace terminology that literally translates to "shame lips." The change marks a major win for body positivity and how we talk about women's bodies.
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.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine developed a magnetic imaging technique that lets them watch therapeutic cells travel through the body, potentially revolutionizing how doctors personalize cancer and autoimmune treatments. The breakthrough could help ensure every patient gets exactly the right dose delivered to the right place.
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.
Google Research developed PhotoScan, an AI tool that analyzes smartphone selfies to estimate body fat more accurately than fitness trackers. The breakthrough could make professional-grade health insights accessible to anyone with a camera phone.
Scientists can now watch cell therapies travel through the body, potentially making treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases more effective. This breakthrough could help doctors personalize dosing for each patient.
A revolutionary cable-free medical imaging system developed through French collaboration just received FDA clearance. The five-year partnership between GE HealthCare, a research institute, and a small manufacturer is transforming hospital procedures worldwide.
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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.
When a 5-year-old boy said he wished his stomach were flatter, his mom resisted the urge to say "you're perfect." Instead, she asked one simple question that changed everything.
Researchers at the University of Göttingen have captured the first complete 3D image of a molecule's wavefunction, the mysterious quantum blueprint that determines how molecules behave. This breakthrough could soon let scientists watch chemical reactions unfold in real time at the atomic level.
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.
A body scan at age 71 revealed most of her weight was fat, not muscle. She set a bold goal and achieved it through strength training and determination.
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.
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