Julia Belluz

We spoke to Ben Goldacre about his new project to combat the problem.

From “big butt” to “muffin top” exercises and the “Paul Ryan” workout.

It was the year of the great “bacon freakout” and Gwyneth Paltrow’s advice to steam clean the vagina.

Since 1974, there’s been a ninefold increase in the use of positive words in medical papers.

Americans really do want to keep up with the Kardashians.

Solving obesity and other health problems may not be as simple as just eliminating food deserts.

The policy is a step in the right direction, but it still doesn’t reflect people’s actual risk.

America’s unique pharmaceutical pricing system, explained.