Shaming Obesity
Although many public health experts consider obesity to be among the most serious health challenges in the U.S. and … Read More
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Coming Home To Friendly Fire
In an age of ongoing military conflict, more and more veterans survive battle wounds only to find they return home to face psychological wounds. Why aren't they seeking the mental health services offered by the Veterans' Association and other groups? Read More
War: Unhealthy for Children
“War is not healthy for children and other living things” was a popular slogan of the anti-war movements of the 1960s. But new research shows … Read More
Making Food Slower
by Bridget BeorseWe love caramelized onions, but do we have the time to cook them? Slate writer Tom Scocca … Read More
Apps for Autism
TOBY Playpad by Autism WestApple’s application marketplace boasts over half a million apps, ranging from games to productivity tools. Read More
Attack of the Pink Slime
Recent news reports about burger patties are making consumers see red—or at least pink. Last year, Jamie Oliver, a British chef and TV show host, … Read More
Neurodiversity
The neurodiversity movement emerged as an extension of the disability rights movement to include the those individuals with neurological differences. Micki McGee posits that neurodiversity is also a response to the neoliberalism of the past three decades that has (1) shifted responsibility for individuals with neurological and cognitive challenges back to the family, and (2) fostered a crippling speed-up in our workplaces while simultaneously requiring new levels of sociability and flexibility that render more people debilitated or disabled. The article concludes that demands for the rights of neurologically diverse populations may challenge the very framework of liberal personhood. Read More
Diagnosing Everyone
“When does a broken heart become a diagnosis?” asked the New York Times in a front-page article in January, reporting … Read More
Weighty Concerns
Fat stigma and size discrimination are big issues in a culture that’s more and more overweight, but less and less tolerant of obesity. The authors consider how the legal system has regarded these discrimination claims and how they might evolve in the future. Read More
People Like Health Reform When They Learn What It Does
Theda Skocpol explains the basics of the Affordable Care Act, arguing that Americans embrace the reform when they understand its core provisions. Read More
