‘Loving My Fat Life’: An Interview With Virgie Tovar
The body-positivity activist discusses her forthcoming book for teens—and her plans to revolutionize the idea of fat camp.
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When Are You Eating Your Meals?
Research shows that when you eat can be as important as what you eat.
Fruit, Vegetables, and … Bacon?
It turns out your biggest nutritional vice might actually not be so bad after all.
Kids Shy Away From Fat Friends
An analysis of middle school and high school social networks indicates that a high BMI can mean fewer friends.
Saturated Fads: Butter Is Back Only Because Our Biases Remain
Was a critically flawed meta-analysis claiming no link between saturated fat and heart disease so quickly lauded by foodies and food writers everywhere because they’re desperate to promote an “eating like grandma” agenda?
The Buffet Line Can Be Your Friend
It all depends on whether the food is presented in an optimal order, with healthy selections first.
Calm Down, Step Away From the Burger
A new study links trans fats – already under fire for a variety of dietary ills – with grouchiness.
Mice Losing Weight With Less Exercise?
What if there was a pill that would allow you to add lean muscle mass and lower your…
Obesity Virus, Fat Chickens and Life’s Mysteries
Obesity virus kills thousands … of chickens. And it also reveals how little we know about humans.
What We Miss When We Obsess Over Obesity
Social epidemiologist Paula Lantz reveals what actually leads to premature deaths among Americans. Obesity? No. Poverty? Yes.