Oftentimes in human discourse, when a controversial topic is discussed, there is a natural tendency for the proponent of an argument to avoid offending the audience, for fear of being labeled as prejudiced, or even a “shamer.” Nowhere is this truer than a discussion of health, medicine and body weight. In a day when some patients now hand “please don’t weigh me unless medically necessary” cards to their healthcare providers, it is not difficult
JULY 27, 2023