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A Missouri pastor is reportedly seeking 'professional counseling' after he told women to lose weight and strive to be like Melania Trump for their husbands
Pastor Stewart-Allen Clark of Missouri's Malden First General Baptist Church gushed over an "epic t…
Yelena Dzhanova
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A woman is re-creating popular outfits on TikTok to highlight the double standards plus-size women face
"Not every single thing a fat person does is making a statement," Brooklyn Allen, a 23-year-old sty…
Armani Syed
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Sarah Paulson regrets 'not thinking about it more' before wearing a fat suit to play Linda Tripp: 'Fat phobia is real'
Paulson previously told reporters that it took the hair and makeup teams "about three and a half ho…
Debanjali Bose
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2 'fat-phobic' Airbnb hosts have been slammed for banning guests weighing over 220 pounds
"Specifying a certain weight is fat-phobic as it's discriminating against people who have a larger …
Rachel Hosie
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A plus-sized woman criticized slimmer influencers for 'taking up too much space' in the body positivity sphere, and it sparked a huge debate
Raffela Mancuso said slim influencers "are making big bucks from brand deals," but she and others "…
Rachel Hosie
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'Harry Potter' has a problem with fat characters, so I'm changing how my kids consume the series
As I notice problematic parts of the "Harry Potter" series, such as the blatant fat-shaming, I'm st…
Laura Wheatman Hill
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You can be obese and healthy, but you can also lose weight in a positive way
Health and weight aren't perfectly intertwined, and the lack of nuance on social media is unhelpful.
Rachel Hosie
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Nicolas Cage once ate live cockroaches for a movie, vows to never do it again
Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage said that eating two cockroaches on camera during the making of his 1988 …
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Thank Black creatives for more size inclusivity in fashion — they're leading the charge even as big brands drop plus sizes
Despite challenges from the industry, Black designers and influencers are at the forefront of build…
Yoonji Han
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A woman who says doctors dismissed her because of her weight developed an 104-pound ovarian tumor
Allison Fisher, 20, was always heavyset with a protruding, round stomach. Strangers often asked her…
Amber Middleton
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Her mom wrote a viral essay about putting her on a diet at age 7. Now, a decade later, the teen body activist is telling her side of the story.
Betty Kubovy-Weiss speaks to Insider 10 years after the controversial Vogue article her mother wrot…
Doree Lewak
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Forget keto: The carnivore diet is the next big thing for people looking to cut out carbs and processed foods. No one knows the long-term health outcomes.
Research suggests meat-heavy diets can increase the risk of cancer, but carnivore advocates say cut…
Gabby Landsverk
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The hiking and travel world is finally getting its first plus-size backpack, as the industry catches up with the diversity of people who love the outdoors
Outdoor gear brand Gregory will launch a line of 20 plus-size backpacks in Spring 2021, an industry…
Catherine LeClair
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It's OK to feel hurt by 'quarantine 15' memes. Here's how to deal with weight gain jokes, according to experts.
Fatphobic jokes about quarantine weight gain can cause body image issues and anxiety. Here's how to…
Gabby Landsverk
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Jameela Jamil defended Demi Lovato attacking a fro-yo shop. She has a long history of social media controversies.
Jameela Jamil defended Demi Lovato's rant against a frozen-yogurt shop, following the actresses' lo…
Moises Mendez II
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Here's the bizarre ritual traders followed on Friday the 13th to scare away evil spirits
One further note on Friday the 13th. Triskaidekaphobia is actually fear of the number 13. Fear of F…
Akin Oyedele
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How to recognize the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder and get the right treatment
The main symptom of generalized anxiety disorder is excessive worry for at least 6 months. It's oft…
Hannah Roberts
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Indian Scientists Invent Insulin Pills For Diabetics
In a big breakthrough, Indian scientists have done what medical science has been trying to achieve …