I have fond memories of all the sleepovers I attended as a child. We’d watch films, eat absolute rubbish, chat until the ...

Children’s perception of what is a "normal" body shape development from seven years of age, according to new research. Their opinions are affected by who they see around them, say scientists.

One of the biggest mistakes parents make is using euphemisms instead of the correct names for body parts. This can lead to confusion and make it difficult for children to report inappropriate ...

Among adults, we can see the same effects with body weight that we see with face shape in adults and children. If we are shown a lot of heavy bodies, the bodies we rate as attractive get heavier ...

We know adults can be easily influenced by what they believe to be a "normal" body shape, but it turns out children start forming their own perceptions from a very young age. These body ideals ...

A survey shows many physicians do not want to be involved in schools' annual checkups out of concern that parents do not want ...