BODY IMAGE

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) to show people a 4D model of their body changing could help them stick to a Mediterranean diet for weight loss. Researchers compared 133 adults with overweight or obesity who either followed the diet alone or followed the diet …

This study aimed to develop a faster, simpler way to screen for allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Researchers collected photos and voice recordings from 1,500 people with rhinitis symptoms, along with standard allergy test results. They used this data to build a computer model to se…

This study tested whether an 11-week education and counseling program delivered through WhatsApp could help new mothers. Researchers wanted to see if the program improved mothers' confidence with breastfeeding, satisfaction with their postpartum bodies, healthy lifestyle habits, …

This study tested if a simple, at-home writing program could help young cancer survivors (ages 15-39) who are struggling with body image distress and anxiety. The goal was to see if this four-week program was practical and acceptable for participants to use. The research aimed to…

This study tested an online program led by nurses to help young women who survived breast cancer. The program aimed to reduce menopausal symptoms, improve sexual function, and help with body image concerns after cancer treatment. Participants attended eight private video sessions…

This study aimed to understand how a person's satisfaction with their prosthetic leg and their feelings about their body image connect to their ability to perform daily tasks and participate in social life. Researchers surveyed 27 adults who had a below-knee amputation and used a…

This study aimed to understand if the size of the spinal curve (Cobb angle) in teens with scoliosis is linked to how much pain they feel or how they view their body. Researchers observed 78 adolescents with scoliosis, grouping them by mild, moderate, or more severe curves. They u…