Upon first learning of the existence of the “Ob*sity Bill of Rights,” it may be tempting to look upon it as a tool for addressing anti-fatness in healthcare settings. While the packaging is pretty, though, what’s inside isn’t nearly as Read more
By now, you’ve all likely heard much of the buzz surrounding the drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and others like them, which are now being widely prescribed for weight loss. I’ve been deeply troubled by this for quite some time, and recently Read more
We need to talk about Barbie. This statement may feel fairly redundant. After all, it seems as though there are few places in which people aren’t talking about Barbie, and for good reason: the film has blown all expectations out Read more
The Origin of a Myth, and How it Perpetuates Harm It’s the default goal on a Fitbit or an Apple Watch. It’s recommended by official health and wellness authorities worldwide. At this point in time, the target of 10,000 steps Read more
Several weeks ago, I happened to see the speech Brendan Fraser gave after winning an Academy Award for his latest film, The Whale. Having heard some concerning reports about the film itself, I’d decided against seeing it, but even Fraser’s Read more
If you’re reading this post, you are likely well aware of the new pediatric guidelines released by the American Academy of Pediatrics at the beginning of this year. There is much to sift through here, and I’ve been engaging in Read more