An Atlantic cover story gets absolutely everything wrong about processed food, Michael Pollan and Americans' health
Deena Shanker Sunday, Jun 30, 2013 11:00 AM UTC
Life Obesity, junk food, big food
After Paula Deen's fall and Chris Christie's gastric bypass, it seems easier than ever to get away with fat-shaming
Daniel D'Addario Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013 5:54 PM UTC
Life Fat acceptance, Paula Deen
The American Medical Association's new classification for the condition is the subject of heavy controversy
Michael S. Fenster, Pacific Standard Saturday, Jun 22, 2013 3:00 PM UTC
Life Pacific Standard, Obesity
He showed that big guys can have erotic power
Rachel Kramer Bussel, Medium Thursday, Jun 20, 2013 4:34 PM UTC
Life James Gandolfini, Sex, Celebrity
A new study reveals that men diagnosed with the disorder in childhood are twice as likely to be obese in middle age
Tara Haelle, Scientific American Monday, May 20, 2013 4:57 PM UTC
Life Scientific American, ADHD
Ten days after telling a former White House doctor to “shut up” about his weight, the governor had lap-band surgery
Joan Walsh Tuesday, May 7, 2013 1:22 PM UTC
News Chris Christie, 2016 Elections
For years, strangers have made fun of me for being fat. But I got my power back -- by turning the camera on them
Haley Morris-Cafiero Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 11:30 PM UTC
Life Body Wars, Life stories
Three new studies downplay such factors as genetics and insufficient physical activity, blame environment
Tara Haelle, Scientific American Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 6:38 PM UTC
Life Scientific American, Obesity
Two experts are live-debating one of the most controversial public-health proposals in years
Alex Halperin Friday, Mar 15, 2013 6:34 PM UTC
Business soda ban, Obesity, public health
Mayor Bloomberg loses his first public health measure. Why did this one fizzle out?
Mary Elizabeth Williams Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 3:44 PM UTC
Business Mike Bloomberg, Obesity, soda ban
The boob-and-fast-food franchise's new ads portray themselves as a safe haven for men from overweight women VIDEO
Mary Elizabeth Williams Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 3:44 PM UTC
Business Video, Hooters, Breasts, boobs
Devoted patron John Alleman died after eating in a Las Vegas restaurant that boasts a "Taste Worth Dying For!"
Mary Elizabeth Williams Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013 6:08 PM UTC
Business Body Wars, Heart Disease, Obesity
We fed ourselves — and fed ourselves well — on $5 a day. And you can, too
Mary Elizabeth Williams Friday, Feb 1, 2013 8:06 PM UTC
Life Cory Booker, SNAP Challenge, Food
Changes to healthcare could mean a $5000 premium spike for some tobacco users, sparking an age-old debate
Mary Elizabeth Williams Monday, Jan 28, 2013 8:39 PM UTC
Life Affordable Care Act
New research reveals that individuals with a BMI of 40 or above are more likely to die in auto accidents
Rachael Rettner and MyHealthNewsDaily, Scientific American Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 3:46 PM UTC
Life Scientific American, BMI, Obesity
A new study suggests the anonymity and social structure of Twitter might help users stick to their diet
Katie Mcdonough Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 5:26 PM UTC
Life Health, Science, Research, weight
After surgery, I shed 250 pounds, but I'm torn between accepting my body and getting more operations to "fix" it
Rebecca Golden Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 12:00 AM UTC
Life Body Issues, Body Wars
The cola's new ad campaign says we're in it together to fight obesity — as they keep peddling artificial sweeteners VIDEO
Mary Elizabeth Williams Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013 8:55 PM UTC
Life Video, Advertising, Obesity
The soda giant takes to the airwaves to address a growing cloud over the industry: obesity
Candice Choi, Associated Press Monday, Jan 14, 2013 3:56 PM UTC
Life Soda, Health, Obesity
Yet another report says that staying seated for hours on end is dangerous. Maybe it's time we take a stand
Mary Elizabeth Williams Thursday, Jan 10, 2013 7:40 PM UTC
Life Health, fitness, Sitting, Obesity