Small Weight Loss, Large Benefits
Even a small amount of weight loss could lead to a big gain in health benefits for obese people.
Condition Center: Obesity
Starbucks or Coke: What's Worse?
Could going to Starbucks be worse than heading to a vending machine?
Think Twice Before Skipping Breakfast
If you carry a few extra pounds around you may be tempted to skip breakfast, which might not be a good idea.
Should Your Employer Punish You for Being Unhealthy?
Could being rewarded by an employer for healthy behavior actually lead to failure?
Overweight? Obese? You Might Also Be Healthy
Tens of millions of people labeled overweight or obese by the body mass index (BMI) scale might soon feel vindicated.
What Is Happening to Our World's Children?
Parents may want to rethink what they feed their children.
In New Registry, Slim People Share Their Secrets
A new online data registry could provide some real answers to a common question: How do I stay slim?
Fish Oil — A Weight Loss Aid?
Fish oil isn't just good for your heart. New evidence suggests it may be good for your waistline, too.
'Skinny Fat' Is No Joke
Think you're thin just because your BMI says so? Think again.
A Shocking Way to Cut Calories
A little shock to the brain could one day help some patients stop overeating.
Looking to Lose Weight? Catch Some Zzzs
Sleeping more can sometimes mean eating less. And new evidence suggests that could spell weight loss.
A Gym Membership in a Pill
What if science could make staying physically fit as easy as taking a pill?
Which Fruits and Veggies Are Best for Weight Loss?
Fruits and vegetables are key components of a healthy diet. But when it comes to weight control, not all fruits and veggies are created equal.
How Chronic Disease Affects Dementia Risk
As people get older, some develop chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease. And those problems may contribute to another issue.
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation
"AFib" may sound like a little white lie, but it’s actually a serious medical condition. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of h...
Should You Trust the Hand That Feeds You?
It appears that portion size trends may play a key role in tackling the obesity epidemic.
How Weight May Affect Brain Tumors
In the hunt for potential risk factors for two types of brain tumors, obesity may be a suspect.
For Heart Health, Look to the Gut
The tiny microbes living in your digestive system may actually have a big impact on the health of your heart.
