Where does the fat go when you lose weight? Most of us know a whole lot about fat. We know that the low-fat diet craze of the '90s is (thankfully) over and didn't do us any favors.
Weight-loss surgery may help curb urinary incontinence Weight-loss surgery may help reduce urinary incontinence in extremely obese people, a study suggests.
Serving size stumper: What's a reasonable amount to eat? An update to the serving sizes listed on food labels will better reflect the amount of food people actually eat, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says.
Turn down the thermostat to support weight loss, say researchers New research suggests weight loss isn’t just about living a healthy lifestyle—the temperature of the space you live in may have an impact too.
Mushroom extract may help treat obesity, but it's no magic cure A mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine may help treat obesity by altering the composition of bacteria in the gut, according to a new study done in mice
Weight-loss pill warning: 3 women tell their stories A new generation of weight loss supplements touted as safe, natural, plant-based or even Dr. Oz approved is luring women in record numbers. But these pills and powders have a dangerous downside.
4 times it’s healthier to be overweight Heart disease. Diabetes. Cancer. Infertility. Is there a health condition that isn't linked to obesity?
Weight loss linked to bone loss in middle aged women Losing weight in middle age may mean losing not just unwanted fat, but also precious bone density, at least for women, a new U.S. study suggests.
California residents support soda tax to fight obesity, health study shows Fighting obesity by taxing sugary drinks and restricting junk food advertisements aimed at children has support from a wide majority of residents surveyed in a Southern California public health study released on Thursday.
Choosing a diet you like may not improve weight loss Though many experts recommend choosing a diet plan that seems appealing, a small new study in the U.S. suggests the results are likely to be the same as being assigned a diet at random.