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Initiative supports youth with eating disorders as they transition to adult care programs

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Eating disorders rose dramatically among young Canadians during COVID’s first wave

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Disordered eating doubles risk of premature mortality, research shows

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Organized dance activities help older adults suffering from COVID-19 loneliness, study finds

Are we over weight yet? New guidelines aim to reduce obesity stigma in health care

Fat-shaming is everywhere and research shows that it is very bad for our health.

How ‘weight bias’ is harming us all

Shelly Russell-Mayhew is one of the researchers who will benefit from the funding the University of Calgary received from the Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

UCalgary researcher dissects the complexity and bias around weight and body image

Amy Barron, student researcher for The Body Project, urges women to stop body shaming and instead practise body acceptance. Photo by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

Just because they're beautiful doesn't mean you aren't

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Werklund School researcher says weight-related issues impact people of all shapes and sizes

Werklund School researcher says weight-related issues impact people of all shapes and sizes