Worldwide, there’s a growing number of adults classified as overweight or obese. Those categorized as overweight face higher risks of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. At the same ...

Inclusivity is still an issue in a number of industries — including beauty and fashion. But while the representation of different faces and bodies has increased on the runway and even more recently in ...

Award-winning YA authors Crystal Maldonado, Julie Murphy, Renée Watson and Yehudi Mercado chat with Allen Zadoff on why fat and plus-size representation matters When I first wrote about being a fat ...

When seeking a first-class adventure, plus-size travelers are often treated like second-class citizens. “Airlines and resorts roll out the red carpet for people with traditional bodies,” full-figured ...

“Maybe you should be on a bike or go on a diet.” These are some of the things Mirna Valerio has heard while running. “As much as it hurts in the moment, it kind of fueled me to continue doing what I ...

II am fat. I always have been, quite literally ever since I was a toddler. I’ve also been every range of plus-size — from the ...