Body Image

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A young woman's reflection in a phone screen is warped by a digital beauty filter, highlighting the disconnect between online appearance and reality.

Social media beauty filters are warping self-perception. Authenticity is at risk.

Two mothers attribute their daughters' suicides directly to the relentless pressures and addictive nature of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, according to a report by the New York Pos

Sofia Mendes·August 3, 2026

Melanie Moreno confidently modeling on a plus-size runway during Miami Swim Week, contrasted with a montage of social media comments debating her body.

Fashion

Melanie Moreno's plus-size model photos spark weight debate

Just days after 'Love Island' contestant Melanie Moreno appeared on screen, video footage from a 2023 Miami Swim Week fashion show surfaced, immediately sparking widespread speculation about her weigh

Adrianne Cole·June 13, 2026