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• Observing media can cause second-hand embarrassment

  In today's age of reality television and social networking, many people's flaws are broadcast to a large audience. more...

• Discrimination can cause weight gain, study shows

  Individuals who are discriminated against are at risk of developing weight problems, according to a new study from Purdue University researchers. more...

• Outside opinion dictates women's body image, study says

  A new study suggests that women base their body image primarily on how other people view their appearance. more...

• Study: Some women avoid male service providers to sidestep stereotypes

  A new report in the Journal of Consumer Research reveals that many women prefer to be helped by female service providers in certain situations because they fear ridicule around men. more...

• National study reveals that teen eating disorders are a major public health concern

  A new study reveals that the number of American teens who suffer from eating disorders and struggle with related mental disorders is higher than previously expected. more...

• Facebook boosts young people's self-esteem, study finds

  A new study from Cornell University researchers reveals that Facebook can help improve the self-esteem of college students. more...

• Owning a dog can increase positive teen activity, researchers find

  Past studies have shown that some adolescents who are not physically active are at risk of developing depression and low self-esteem. As a result, many parents are searching for ways to help their teens avoid sedentary lifestyles. more...

• Study: Self-portrait may reveal eating disorders among teenage girls

  Some parents question whether their teenage daughters are suffering from eating disorders (EDs) such as anorexia and bulimia, but they have trouble broaching the sensitive subject with their children. more...

• Study links Facebook use and eating disorders among teen girls

  A new study reveals that girls who use Facebook are more likely to have low self-esteem and develop eating disorders than those who do not use the social networking website. more...