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Indiana Jones and the kingdom of fat kids: With childhood obesity at alarming rates, movie tie-ins to fast food are irresponsible. An open letter to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.; By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. May 21, 2008
The bisphenol A blues: The U.S. government finally acknowledges that there might be a problem with the ubiquitous substance. But we still want to know: "Does plastic make us fat?"; Andrew Leonard Apr 18, 2008
No more food stamps. You've eaten enough: The fiscal stimulus deal ignores those who will need help the most. Is it because food stamps make people fat?; Andrew Leonard Jan 25, 2008
Childhood obesity: All daddy's fault?: A study finds fathers' parenting styles influence kids' weight.; Carol Lloyd Dec 18, 2007
Lose pounds, pad your paycheck?: Overweight white women suffer a significant wage penalty. Research shows it's only getting worse.; Carol Lloyd Dec 13, 2007
Midday roundup: NPR, NRLC, SCHIP!; Lynn Harris Oct 17, 2007
The Breakfast Liberation Front: The food industry processes the life out of our flakes and puffs, then sponsors studies boasting of their health benefits. Isn't it time to rebel against breakfast cereal supremacy?; By Anastacia Marx de Salcedo Oct 3, 2007
Exporting fatness: They may still be chic, but French women aren't so skinny anymore.; Carol Lloyd Sep 20, 2007
Why I pick lettuce for the Black Panthers: I worry that Alice Waters' crusade for local, seasonal food isn't reaching the people who really need it.; By Novella Carpenter Aug 1, 2007
Does plastic make us fat?: A ubiquitous chemical in common plastic may play a role in the obesity epidemic. The chemical industry is unamused.; Andrew Leonard Jul 16, 2007
Big momma's house: Should obesity prevent prospective parents from adopting?; Thomas Rogers Jun 28, 2007
Jordin sparks "fat" debate: Fox: "Should physical size factor into who wins 'American Idol'?"; Lynn Harris May 30, 2007
Chubby child, future hoochie mama?: Study says obesity could catapult your daughter into early rebellion.; Carol Lloyd Mar 15, 2007
The anxiety of appetite: Barry Glassner, author of "The Gospel of Food," takes aim at foodies' sacred cows and explains why many of our menu choices are motivated by fear as much as hunger.; By Tracie McMillan Jan 23, 2007
The professor of pigging out: Brian Wansink, of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, dishes about food self-delusion, holiday dieting, and how it might be the size of your plate -- not pie -- that's responsible for your paunch.; By Katharine Mieszkowski Nov 28, 2006
Thank Mom for smoking?: Australian researchers find that mothers who smoke pass health risks to daughters.; Page Rockwell Oct 23, 2006
Working moms make for fat kids?: The rise in childhood obesity coincides with a rise in maternal employment. Let the blaming begin!; Page Rockwell Oct 2, 2006
Big and beautiful, but not healthy, in South Africa: Expert says rise in obesity among South African women is due in part to fears of appearing to have HIV/AIDS.; Tracy Clark-Flory Aug 11, 2006
Obese infants, dieting moms: Babies who are too fat, and moms who teach their kids to fret every calorie. When will it end?; Katharine Mieszkowski Aug 10, 2006
My big fat obnoxious former self: I'm glad I don't weigh 571 pounds anymore. But I miss my big-girl righteousness and bravado.; By Rebecca Golden Aug 8, 2006
Help! I'm falling for a fat man!: I like this guy a lot, but the poundage is a turnoff.; By Cary Tennis Jul 27, 2006
Mo'Nique's F.A.T. revolution: The host of a reality beauty pageant for the "Fabulous and Thick" says it's time for women to feel comfortable in their own skin.; Lori Leibovich Jul 9, 2006
Supermarket sleuth: Stalking the aisles of America's grocery stores, "What to Eat" nutritionist Marion Nestle tells you how to keep junk food from sneaking into your cart.; By Katharine Mieszkowski Jun 12, 2006
"In America, seduction is dishonest": Marketing guru Clotaire Rapaille explains why Americans invented fast food and fast sex -- while the French, despite their cultural "senility," know how to savor their adulterous liaisons.; By Laura Miller May 20, 2006
The gagging and the glory: Ryan Nerz spent a year on the competitive eating circuit -- land of therapeutic vomiting, esophagus control and "meat sweats."; By Sarah Goldstein Apr 19, 2006

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