Research from the University of Delaware’s Department of Women and Gender Studies found that body image concerns resulting from social pressures are linked to lower self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and disordered eating in young women.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Women with thyroid issues or disordered eating histories should be especially cautious.
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