Folks Are Awfully Smug About Declaring 'Fat & Fit' a Myth
A massive new meta-analysis of medical studies involving tens of thousands of subjects has shown that even "healthy"…
Fit Mom Banned From Facebook for Fat-Shaming Is 'Sorry Not Sorry'
Remember 32-year-old Maria Kang? She's the fitness-obsessed mom who posted a picture of herself with her three kids and…
That was fast: After Mother Jones broke the news Monday that the European distributer of the morning after pill would…
Morning After Pill Doesn't Work on Women Over 176 Pounds
In a move that's bound to frighten everyone, HRA Pharma, the company the manufactures the European version of Plan B…
2,000-Year-Old Carving of Princess Reveals She Was 'Stylishly Overweight'
A 2,000-year-old image of a royal woman has been found in the ancient city of Meroë, in Sudan. When the artwork was…
Science Proves That Thinness Is Deadlier Than Obesity
Evidence is mounting that being overweight isn't as detrimental to one's health as previously believed. In fact,…
New Diet Pill to Provide New Ammunition in Battle Against Skinny Smugness Crisis
For the last several decades, America's been experiencing an unprecedented looming health care crisis — naturally…
Wanna Know Why the Bullied Bus Monitor Is Now $500K Richer? Because It's Our Fault She Was Bullied
The vacation fund for Karen Klein, the 68-year-old grandmother who was harassed and threatened by boys on the school…
If Your Kid Is Fat, You Might Not Even Know It
When it comes to evaluating their children, parents aren't known for objectivity. After all, everyone usually thinks…
Should You Tell Your Loved Ones They Are Fat This Holiday Season?
Is your fondest holiday wish to permanently alienate one of your nearest and dearest? Are you looking for a way to…
How To Deal With The Thanksgiving Food Police
Is there anything more fun than being under surveillance by the Friends and Family Food Police at the holidays? There…
Early-Stage Alzheimer's Could Make People Lose Weight
Previous research has shown that being overweight could increase your risk of Alzheimer's. But a new study shows that…
Cancer Drug Helps Lazy Monkeys Lose Weight
Scientists have found that a drug developed for cancer treatment also helped monkeys lose a significant amount of…
Geeks Get Eating Disorders Too
I am thirteen and at my first comic/sci-fi expo. I'd had no idea what to expect, and I'm stressed out. The place is…
Is Your Wife Fat? Try Adultery!
Adultery website Ashley Madison further classed up its image today with a post-Halloween campaign implying that a) fat…
Even With IVF, Underweight Women Struggle To Conceive
It may not come as a surprise that women who are underweight have trouble conceiving, since they sometimes struggle…
Where Are The Fat Female Politicians?
Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie dashed the hopes of many a frustrated golf playing white guy when he announced…
Should Schools Tell Children They’re Overweight?
A recent study by Dr. Kristine A. Madsen of the University of California, San Francisco found that school policies…
When It Comes To Job Discrimination, "Lose Weight" Is Crappy Advice
Shape Magazine has just become hip to the studies that show that fat women have a more difficult time getting hired and…
Meet The North American Obeast, A Reclusive & Endangered Species
"People aren't too fond of 'em, but I think there's actually something quite endearing about them," says scientist…