Sunny Sea Gold

About

Sunny is a health journalist with a special interest in social and behavioral psychology, eating disorders, and the intersection of neuroscience and religion. She's the author of Food: The Good Girl’s Drug—How to Stop Using Food to Control Your Feelings (Berkley Books, 2011).

Books by Sunny Sea Gold

Recent Posts

National Enquirer's Latest Fat-Shaming Cover Could Be Deadly

The National Enquirer's cover story "50 Best and Worst Beach Bodies" hit shelves this week—on nearly the same day that a new study linked weight stigma to suicidal ideation.

Jillian Michaels Implies Pop Star Lizzo Will "Get Diabetes"

Jillian Michaels said hip hop star Lizzo's curves will lead to diabetes. The worst part about the comments is that they're just plain wrong.

Is a Russian Pregnancy App Offering Fake News to U.S. Moms?

A popular app recommends fasting to women in their third trimester, but recent studies say that could hurt mom's (and baby's) well-being.

Are Your Food Cravings Genetic?

Could our DNA drive us to naturally eat more bread, butter, or chocolate? It sure looks that way.

TV Host's "Hot Take" on Body Acceptance Is Dangerous

Could Bill Maher's and other media-makers' fat-jokes hurt people's health and boost hate? Research says yes.

Baby Talk Hinders Learning

<p>Simple sentences may lead to simple children.</p>

The Danger of Downplaying Mistakes