Fat shaming not limited just to US, new study shows

+ Is it time to eliminate left-hand turns? US Edition - Today's top story: Weight stigma is a burden around the world – and has negative consequences everywhere [View in browser]( US Edition | 2 June 2021 [The Conversation]( Academic rigor, journalistic flair Recent research shows that bullying people about their weight hurts more than feelings. It can also impede a person’s efforts to lose weight. Now, a new study led by Rebecca Puhl, deputy director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut, adds to the knowledge about weight stigma, showing that it is even more prevalent than previously believed. Puhl looked at weight stigma in six countries and found a [pernicious hold – with deleterious effects – beyond the U.S.]( Also today: - [The ethics of giving back money that doesn’t belong to you]( - [A civil rights hero that’s hard to pin down]( - [Is one school nurse for every 750 kids enough?]( Lynne Anderson Senior Health + Medicine Editor Weight stigma occurs in many developed countries, not just the U.S. and often has devastating consequences. SIPhotography/Getty Images [Weight stigma is a burden around the world – and has negative consequences everywhere]( Rebecca Puhl, University of Connecticut Negative attitudes about people with larger body sizes or higher weight are consistent across Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the UK and the US. Education - [School nurses have a big job – is 1 for every 750 kids really enough?]( Beth Jameson, Seton Hall University A school nurse's caseload can vary dramatically based on a school's size and the number of students dealing with chronic disease, poverty, housing insecurity and many other concerns. Environment + Energy - [Urban oil wells linked to asthma and other health problems in Los Angeles]( Jill Johnston, University of Southern California; Bhavna Shamasunder, Occidental College Photos from the early 1900s show LA's forests of oil derricks. Hundreds of wells are still pumping, and new research finds people living nearby are suffering the consequences. Science + Technology - [Sick of dangerous city traffic? Remove left turns]( Vikash V. Gayah, Penn State Left turns are dangerous and slow down traffic. One solution? Get rid of them. New research shows that limiting left turns at busy intersections would improve safety and reduce frustrating backups. Health - [Pandemic misery index reveals far-reaching impact of COVID-19 on American lives, especially on Blacks and Latinos]( Kyla Thomas, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences A survey finds that hardship disparities across racial and ethnic groups have persisted throughout the pandemic. Politics + Society - [Shot 55 years ago while marching against racism, James Meredith reminds us that powerful movements can include those with very different ideas]( Aram Goudsouzian, University of Memphis Meredith is a civil rights hero who doesn't fit neatly into political categories. He espouses conservative ideas, yet he proclaims a radical mission to destroy white supremacy. Ethics + Religion - [What are the ethics of giving back money that doesn’t belong to you?]( Kate Padgett Walsh, Iowa State University Charles Schwab mistakenly transferred over $1.2 million to the account of a woman who then kept the money. Did she have a moral obligation to return it? An expert says the answer is not that simple. Trending on Site - [Supermoon! Red blood lunar eclipse! It’s all happening at once, but what does that mean?]( Shannon Schmoll, Michigan State University In the early morning of May 26, 2021, there will be a super blood-red lunar eclipse. The show will be spectacular and can all be explained by the orbits of the Earth and Moon. - [Can people vaccinated against COVID-19 still spread the coronavirus?]( Sanjay Mishra, Vanderbilt University The COVID-19 vaccines are a smash success. But that doesn't mean they keep every vaccinated person completely free of the coronavirus. - [How effective is the first shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?]( William Petri, University of Virginia The vaccine rollout is underway, but what happens if there is a supply disruption? Would it be feasible to change strategy and give more people a first dose? An expert analyzes the data. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s graphic [A bar graph showing different hardships experienced by U.S. adults during the pandemic.]( You’re receiving this newsletter from [The Conversation](. Not interested anymore? [Unsubscribe](. 303 Wyman Street, Suite 300 Waltham, MA 02451