A satirical article looks at the dangers faced by characters such as Cinderella, Snow White and Belle, a list that includes loneliness, rabies and alopecia

Although Disney princesses are often portrayed as living happily ever after, their magical lives come with hidden health risks, as revealed in a tongue-in-cheek analysis published in The BMJ’s Christmas issue.

Although Disney princesses seem to live happily ever after, they face serious real world health hazards, warn experts in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

While much current research on Disney princesses focuses on the harmful impact of unrealistic ideals on young viewers’ self-esteem, there is a critical need to shift attention towards the health

A recent study suggests that Disney princesses, despite their seemingly perfect lives, may be suffering from various health issues. Researchers from the University of Twente in the Netherlands analyzed eight princesses and found that,