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Fat Shaming Doesn't Improve Human Health, It Harms It, IU Researchers Find
February 24, 2026
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University issued the following news:

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Fat shaming doesn't improve human health, it harms it, IU researchers find

Adolescence is a period defined by rapid physical, emotional, and social change, and for many young people, it is also shaped by body image issues and weight stigma. Those experiences, researchers say, can drive chronic stress with long-term health consequences.

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