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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

A school student had a photo of a child with an exposed upper body on his phone - was convicted of sexual offenses

A 16-year-old boy in Central Finland was convicted for possessing and distributing a sexually explicit image of a child, which he received via Snapchat.

Feb 26 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I was so big I had to be towed off a mountain - so I lost 5st in 6 months

Natalie Colbourne-Park from the UK lost five stone following a skiing accident that led her to be towed off a mountain due to her size.

Feb 26 • 10:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jenni shot harsh criticisms on TV for men - The harsh consequences

A participant named Jenni from a reality show received backlash for her offensive comments about men and their appearances.

Feb 26 • 08:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Luka Started Training at the Gym at 17 - It Was a Mistake

Luka Järvinen reflects on his early gym training at 17, which led to long-term health issues, and now he advocates for awareness around the risks of eating disorders among young men who train.

Feb 26 • 07:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Podcast: Janni Hussi's Breasts Grew During Training Break – Sointu Borg's Expressive Description of Her Breasts

In a recent podcast, athletes Janni Hussi and entrepreneur Sointu Borg humorously discussed the physical changes they experienced during a training break, particularly focusing on Hussi's breast growth.

Feb 26 • 05:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What Water Tells Bodies: Literary Experiences in the Art of Swimming

The article explores the relationship between swimming and literature, highlighting how water and swimming experiences are intertwined with our summer activities and bodily perceptions.

Feb 26 • 05:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Podcast: Janni Hussi talks about changes in her breasts – Sointu Borg gives a firm response

In a recent podcast episode, Janni Hussi discusses her fluctuating breast size and body image with entrepreneur Sointu Borg.

Feb 26 • 05:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A fat suit will be seen in a classic ballet - Harsh criticism from a researcher: 'Devilishly fresh in 2026'

A political researcher criticizes the use of a fat suit in the National Ballet of Finland's production of Don Quixote, calling it an outdated choice.

Feb 25 • 16:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The hunting gaze and Ronaldo's smile are ideals of beauty for Estonian boys

Estonian boys' ideals of beauty are significantly influenced by social media, which sets often unattainable standards.

Feb 25 • 09:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Wear These Jeans to Look Taller! Special Attention for Shorter Individuals

The article discusses how to choose jeans that can create an illusion of height for individuals with shorter stature.

Feb 25 • 04:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Family bond and nutrition: how parents shape children's body perception

The article discusses how parental attitudes towards food and body image negatively impact children's self-regulation of appetite.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Scarlette Douglas shares how I'm A Celebrity triggered her eating disorder

Scarlette Douglas discusses how her participation in 'I'm A Celebrity' exacerbated her long-standing issues with body image and led to an eating disorder.

Feb 24 • 17:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MOST OFTEN MISSED ⟩ Incorrect training of the buttocks can lead to undesired forms

Improper training techniques for the butt can result in undesirable physique shapes for both men and women.

Feb 24 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

What is Diet Culture and How to Get It Out of Your Head

The article discusses diet culture and its detrimental impact on societal perceptions of body image and food relationships.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Shirish Kunder's 'Shirtless' Avatar, Users Ask: Real Body or AI?

Filmmaker Shirish Kunder has caught public attention with several recent shirtless posts on social media, leading to debates about the authenticity of his muscular physique.

Feb 23 • 01:40 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

56 half-naked students: - What is happening?

A group of 56 students in Norway has stirred curiosity and questions regarding their half-naked appearance in a recent event.

Feb 22 • 11:25 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

Many shake their heads at 'Top Model' and Tyra Banks. But is it really better now?

The reality series 'America's Next Top Model' faces justified criticism for its portrayal of body image, prompting a discussion about current societal standards.

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Catia Hultquist: We already have a screaming Tyra Banks in our heads

The article reflects on the impact of 'America's Next Top Model,' particularly regarding body image issues and bullying, as highlighted in a recent Netflix documentary.

Feb 21 • 05:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Marina Pérez: 'It makes no sense to see sixteen-year-old girls parading in dresses that they could never afford'

Marina Pérez critiques the fashion industry's unrealistic standards, particularly the fashion shows that feature young models in extravagant outfits inaccessible to most.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Is Everyone Avoiding Me... Because of My Body Odor?

The article discusses the distressing experience of a woman named Yeong-mi, who becomes consumed by anxiety about her body odor after perceiving that her friends are avoiding her.

Feb 21 • 01:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Body unhappiness is 'inherited': how to avoid it

The article discusses the cultural obsession with body image in Argentina and how it affects health decisions, particularly among young women.

Feb 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I was ashamed by honeymoon pictures so I quit the gym and lost seven stone

A woman's drastic weight loss journey began after she felt ashamed of her wedding and honeymoon photos, prompting her to quit the gym and make significant lifestyle changes.

Feb 20 • 07:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rapidly Increasing Breast Size Led to Serious Illness, Don't Ignore These Symptoms

The article discusses a case where a woman experienced abnormal breast growth starting at age seven, which led to health issues, highlighting the importance of awareness about unusual bodily changes.

Feb 19 • 14:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Singer lost a huge amount of weight - wife: significant impact on penis

Bunnie Xo revealed that her husband, musician Jason DeFord, significantly lost weight and experienced surprising effects on his sex life post-weight loss.

Feb 18 • 19:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Too many women have been mutilated by Brazilian butt lifts - enough is enough

The UK Women and Equalities Committee is urging an immediate ban on Brazilian butt lifts due to rising incidents of serious medical complications.

Feb 18 • 07:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Molly-Mae Hague's boob job after second child saying she refuses to be 'saggy Maggie'

Molly-Mae Hague plans to have a breast lift after her second child, expressing dissatisfaction with her current appearance postpartum.

Feb 17 • 15:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Model trains every day to get ripped figure that men love, but there's big downside

Model Miami Macy has achieved a muscular physique through rigorous training but faces challenges finding clothes that fit her body type.

Feb 17 • 08:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Breast surgery gave her confidence. She finally feels good in lingerie and swimsuits

A woman shares how breast surgery improved her self-esteem and body image.

Feb 17 • 08:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Anna HÃ¥kansson: I Used to Love the Gluttonous Semlas, But This Year Everything Has Changed

Anna HÃ¥kansson reflects on her changing relationship with semlas, a traditional Swedish pastry, as she now uses appetite-suppressing injections.

Feb 17 • 07:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MEDICAL MYSTERY: A woman's breasts 'grew back' just weeks after reduction surgery

A Scottish woman, Hally Galletta, faces a distressing situation where her breast size returned to its original state within weeks after undergoing a painful reduction surgery, sparking heated discussions on social media.

Feb 16 • 19:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rajkumar Trolled for Thin Hair and Heavy Face, Reveals How His Look Changed

Bollywood actor Rajkumar Rao faced trolling due to his changed appearance, which he clarified was for upcoming film roles.

Feb 16 • 14:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Tennis player claims sport's culture is 'racist' in scathing social media post

Australian tennis player Destanee Aiava has announced that the 2026 season will be her last, citing a toxic culture in the sport and sharing her experiences of body shaming and bullying.

Feb 16 • 13:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

The hidden truth behind 'most tattooed woman' from blindness to swerving jailtime

Amber Luke, known as 'Australia's most tattooed woman,' shares the challenges she has faced in her life, including temporary blindness and avoiding jail time.

Feb 16 • 08:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Liene Atvara on the lowest point, +40 kg and returning to the stage

Liene Atvara reflects on her journey including personal struggles and a creative revival in a recent interview.

Feb 15 • 22:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Pippa Laukka has had enough - lashes out at those commenting on her appearance: 'It makes me feel bad'

Doctor Pippa Laukka, known from television, responds strongly to negative comments about her body on social media.

Feb 15 • 19:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DO YOU AGREE? ⟩ 20 things that most damage women's self-confidence

A study reveals that many women feel insecure about their bodies for decades, often only gaining confidence in middle age.

Feb 15 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Brooks Nader admits ‘chasing perfection’ in Hollywood was a mistake after dissolving her fillers

Brooks Nader reflects on her decision to dissolve facial fillers, acknowledging the pressures of perfectionism in Hollywood and her realization of embracing her natural appearance.

Feb 14 • 22:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"I stopped using Ozempic and gained double the weight": the fatal experience of a Victoria's Secret model

Remi Bader, a curvy model who gained fame as the first curvy angel of Victoria's Secret, shares her challenging experience with Ozempic and its ramifications on her health and weight management.

Feb 14 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Boys bullied me at school due to my 6ft 7ins height but now they love my long legs'

Amira Evans, a 26-year-old woman from Bristol, reflects on her experience of being bullied for her height during school years and how she has embraced her tall stature in adulthood.

Feb 14 • 07:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Disordered eating': Former captain on relationship with food while playing

Former AFL captain Dyson Heppell discusses his struggles with disordered eating and body image issues during his playing career.

Feb 14 • 01:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Most people tell you that you are lucky, but I suffered": how having large breasts can affect your health

An Argentinian university professor shares her experience of living with large breasts and the relief she felt after undergoing breast reduction surgery.

Feb 13 • 11:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Plastic surgeon explains why cellulite actually occurs

A plastic surgeon discusses the common misconceptions surrounding cellulite and its natural occurrence in the body.

Feb 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Why can we speak harshly and laugh at men's bodies?

This article discusses societal norms around body image and the acceptance of harsh language and jokes directed at men.

Feb 12 • 21:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Can you enjoy Carnival without having the dream appearance?

The article discusses whether one needs an ideal body to fully enjoy the Carnival festivities in Brazil and explores the impact of body image on people's joie de vivre during this celebration.

Feb 12 • 21:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The story of a miracle drug spreads among the young

A new illegal drug is being sold to Danish teenagers, promising weight loss, tanning, and increased intelligence, but concerns over dangerous side effects have been raised by Anti Doping Denmark.

Feb 12 • 18:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

LEAVE BEHIND THESE TERRIBLE WEIGHT LOSS TIPS

The article discusses the historical context of weight loss trends, highlighting extreme measures taken by individuals to achieve thinness, often at the cost of their health and well-being.

Feb 12 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

People: 'That's why I love my scars'

Angelina Jolie expresses pride in her surgical scars as a testament to her proactive health decisions.

Feb 12 • 12:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

We tested how the hyped shaping underwear alters the body

A review of how Kim Kardashian's Skims shapewear brand performs on ordinary women in Finland.

Feb 11 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Pro and Con: Can you still watch 'Germany’s Next Topmodel'?

The latest season of 'Germany’s Next Topmodel' has sparked controversy as contestant Faruk Aytaç Keçe revolted against perceived body shaming during a magazine shoot.

Feb 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Caregivers feared that Tytti, 20, would have a heart attack – yet she did not want to recover

Tytti Miettinen, a 20-year-old suffering from anorexia, has struggled with body image issues since her teenage years, exacerbated by the pandemic, but resists recovery despite health risks.

Feb 10 • 18:00 UTC

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