Some teen boys are determined to grow more muscular to match their social media idols. Going to the gym and manipulating ...

Body dysmorphic disorder (body dysmorphia) results from internal and external experiences. Rapid or significant weight loss may, in some cases, lead to body dysmorphia. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) ...

The gym has become a modern-day sanctuary for wellness, a place where we aim to strengthen our bodies, improve our health, and feel more energized. However, for some folks, this environment can ...

We are learning more about how too much social media use can affect people’s mental health. As KPBS North County reporter Alexander Nguyen shows us a recent study says it’s affecting young men in ...

Protein shakes, pre-workout mixes and other supplements aren’t always just a part of a gym routine. In adolescents and young adults, they could be connected to a body image disorder that exhibits a ...

Facial Dysmorphia is a serious disorder that takes a huge toll on the self-esteem of sufferers. Facial dysmorphia is a specific form of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) in which someone becomes overly ...

Reverse body dysmorphia is not a clinical diagnosis but a term that originated from TikTok. People use it colloquially to describe having a perception of their own appearance as “better” than it is.

When I look in the mirror, I appear bigger and wider than I am, and I know this is due to years of fat-shaming and fatphobia. No matter what I do, I still can’t see things as they are, but how my mind ...

Gay men are pushing back against what they call bullying over how they look. A growing number of gay men are publicly pushing back against what they say is bullying within the gay community over how ...