News tagged with weight discrimination


Youth seeking weight loss treatment report bullying by those they trust

(Medical Xpress)—Even as adolescents struggle to lose weight through treatment programs, they often continue to experience weight-based discrimination—not just from their peers, but from adults they trust, ...

Overweight and Obesity created Dec 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Anti-fat bias may be equally prevalent in general public and medical community

Medical doctors are as biased against obesity as the general public is, according to a study published Nov. 7 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Janice Sabin from the University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues from t ...

Health created Nov 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The effects of discrimination could last a lifetime

Given the well-documented relationship between low birth weight and the increased risk of health problems throughout one's lifespan, it is vital to reduce any potential contributors to low birth weight. A new study by Valerie ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0