During my recent twin pregnancy, pain and discomfort were constant companions. Early on I had three separate episodes of ...

Over half of surveyed overweight adults in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the UK and the United States say they have experienced fat-shaming from doctors, family, friends, classmates and ...

A new review highlights the health dangers of being fat-shamed by a doctor. — -- Being fat-shamed at the doctor's office can be harmful to a person't mental and physical health, according to a ...

When Melanie Hastings, 41, of Brooklyn, NY (whose name has been changed), arrived for her overdue annual appointment with her gynecologist a few years ago, she expected to be welcomed back. “It had ...

It’s a sad but true fact: Fat shaming is everywhere. Now, there’s evidence it can do more than damage self-confidence—it may also have serious health consequences. A new study found that overweight ...

Medical discrimination based on people's size and negative stereotypes of overweight people can take a toll on people's physical health and well-being, according to a recent review. Medical ...