Basis for eating disorders found in children as young as eight

Study shows how early body dissatisfaction that puts kids at risk of developing the conditions in their teens can set in

Health workers urged to increase help for anabolic steroid users

Public Health England advises councils and health practitioners to engage more effectively with young men abusing image-enhancing drugs

Protein World’s ‘beach body ready’ ads do not objectify women, says watchdog

Controversial campaign accused of ‘body-shaming’ cleared in UK despite nearly 400 complaints, as it attracts protests in New York

Is cosmetic surgery the new acceptable face of womanhood?

It was once considered extreme, but cosmetic surgery has become normalised. In fact, writes Karen Kay, refusing to ‘have work done’ has made her unusual in many social circles. But is a more perfect self always a happier one?

Stark rise in eating disorders blamed on overexposure to celebrities’ bodies

Dr Colin Michie, a leading paediatrician, speaks out as figures show soaring numbers of young people are being admitted to hospital

Spiralling anabolic steroid use leaves UK facing health timebomb, experts warn

Image-obsessed young males use drug to build muscle but growing health toll includes HIV infection rate equal to that of heroin users

My Big Fat Documentary Review review – performance artist Scottee stands up for fat people

Behind the sparkly circus-camp of the Hamburger Queen beauty pageant lies an exploration of Scottee’s own feelings about his size

Thousands sign petition calling for ban on children’s ear piercings

Labour MP Mark Tami has said he will raise the issue in parliament after 38 Degrees petition garners over 28,000 signatures

Yves Saint Laurent ad banned for using ‘unhealthily underweight’ model

Advertising Standards Authority’s ruling criticises YSL’s use of female model with ‘very thin’ legs and ‘visible rib cage’, calling fashion advert ‘irresponsible’

Experience: I’m a woman who is genetically male

‘Initially I liked being “different”, but when at last I was given a diagnosis, I was distraught’