The linked stories that comprise “Fat Swim” by Emma Copley Eisenberg, are intentionally unsettling. In the first, we encounter an eight-year-old girl named Alice, who is entranced by her large body.

Developer Bryan Keller was curious whether an old version of Apple's Mac operating system was capable of running on the Nintendo Wii after seeing Windows NT ported to the gaming device, so he decided ...

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s iconic Alice in Wonderland. How will you celebrate this iconic cartoon classic? A tea party? A round of croquet? Falling into a literal rabbit ...

In his plush Upper East Side office earlier this year, Dr. Sachin Shridharani was at work on a patient's breasts: applying a local anesthesia, making an incision, ensuring the final result sat just ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Saturated fats are having a moment, one that ...

25 years ago, EA released its first-ever M-rated game. Rather than take a risk on an established, mainstream franchise at a time when games still had to be purchased physically — and often by parents ...

Health experts have long recommended limiting it, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has signaled a shift in that advice. By Alice Callahan For decades, nutrition experts and health officials have warned ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Christopher Gardner is exuberant in his ...

Fruit fat sounds like an oxymoron since the macronutrient is virtually absent in apples, oranges, berries and other popular choices. “Most fruits naturally contain little to no fat. Bananas are a ...

Several public health organizations and the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans have recommended for years that people reach for low-fat dairy products as part of a well-balanced diet. But there’s ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the U.S. military’s senior-most officers Tuesday that he no longer wants to see “fat generals and admirals” or overweight troops. Addressing a crowded auditorium in ...

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