Stories by Virginia Sole-Smith

Virginia Sole-Smith is the author of The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image and Guilt in America. Her next book, Fat Kid Phobia, will explore weight stigma and childrens' health. Follow Virginia Sole-Smith on Twitter @v_solesmith

In Obesity Research, Fatphobia Is Always the X Factor

Contrary to what you’ve undoubtedly been told, you can be fat and fit at the same time

Focusing on body size isn’t making people healthier. Some clinicians are trying a different approach

Female puberty is starting earlier and earlier, with worrying consequences for women’s health

Age-old taboos against menstruation have led to a lack of research on how women's cycles work, with serious consequences for their health