Gary Taubes, author of "Why We Get Fat", poses for a portrait at his home in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, February 12, 2011.

Despite how adorable Gary is, the best news is that he's on a path to healing. Sure, he may be less 8 teeth, but I think it makes him 8 times more special—because he's alive to tell the tale.

Join a live Web chat Monday, June 6 at 11 a.m. PT (1 p.m. CT, 2 p.m. ET) and get the lowdown from author Gary Taubes on why certain carbs may be making you fat.

Lets look at the national trend lines about fat consumption, obesity and overweight to see if there are any more clues. In the mid 70’s, for example, national fat consumption was around 40%.

SPRINGFIELD - Award winning journalist and nutrition author Gary Taubes will speak on “Why We Get Fat and What to do About It,” on Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., in Judd Gymnasia, Union West, on the ...

Policy Reason.tv: How the Government Makes You Fat—Gary Taubes on Obesity, Carbs, and Bad Science Zach Weissmueller | 7.19.2012 12:55 PM ...

Once more, with feeling "Why We Get Fat" (Knopf, $24.95) Science journalist Gary Taubes rejects the mainstream medical assertion that overeating causes obesity. In his convincing new book "Why We ...