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Our culture presents a confusing array of messages about bodies, eating, and health. We see media images that promote unrealistic (and generally unreal) bodies, sensationalized news stories about ...

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British actress Aimee Lou Wood, star of the cult series "The White Lotus," has spoken candidly about her struggle with body dysmorphic disorder. Known in particular for her gapped teeth, Aimee Lou ...