Music Speaks: The Latest Beauty Revolution/Revelation?

Every song carries a message, and many artists have been relaying an important one: Embrace your imperfections. With this new wave of hits exploring the implications of idealized beauty, listeners are being urged to dismiss society’s demand…
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Who’s the Biggest Loser? All of Us.

Once again, the Biggest Loser is drawing criticism after the announcement of season 15 winner, Rachel Frederickson. According to the show, Frederickson lost nearly 60% of her body weight over the course of the season. Now fans and critics alike…
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Weight Loss Companies Charged with Fraud – “It’s About Time”

This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged several weight-loss companies with fraud and, to be honest, it’s about time. The products in question – Sensa Products, L’Occitane, HCG Diet Direct and Lean Spa – are just a handful…
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NYC Promotes Positive Body Image With Its New “I’m a Girl” Campaign

“I’m Beautiful the Way I Am.” That’s the message at the center of a public education campaign launched by the city of New York this week. The #ImAGirl campaign features NYC girls—not professional models—in a PSA as well as print…
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Yahoo! CEO, Marissa Mayer’s Spread in Vogue Raises Eyebrows and Questions

Open the September issue of Vogue and you’ll find an in depth feature on Yahoo! CEO, Marissa Mayer. Mayer is one of only 22 female CEOs running a Fortune 500 company – a feat made all the more notable in the field of technology, where the…