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What all effective weight-loss diets have in common

Low-fat, low-carb, low-sugar, high-protein, Mediterranean — with so many diets out there and new, sometimes-conflicting research coming out all the time on the best ones for weight loss, how can you possibly know which one will be the most effective in helping you shed pounds? And for doctors and scientists who spend their time designing and carrying out studies, fad diets make for an added challenge.

6 hormones essential for fat loss

Ask anyone if they know a hormone that causes weight loss.

Drinking milkshakes may help you stick to a healthier diet, study finds

Thicker milkshakes help you feel fuller longer.

Healthy eating at the airport

Whether you are taking to the skies for business or vacation, airports can pose a challenge to healthy eating.

Why fewer Americans say they want to lose weight

Americans today are less likely to say they want to lose weight, compared to those surveyed a decade ago, according to a new poll

Work at a desk job? This trick could boost your energy

Here's another reason not to sit all day: Getting up from your desk for a few minutes at a time throughout the day may boost your mood and energy levels, a small new study suggests.

Your guide to a thinner Thanksgiving dinner

One of the most anticipated times of the year is upon us: the holiday season.

'The Virgin Diet:' Drop 7 foods, lose 7 pounds in 1 week

Learn how adding some pure, fresh fare to your diet and ditching 7 foods can make you lose 7 pounds in the first week  

Is fasting to lose weight safe?

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about how to lose weight properly.

A tougher workout than a StairMaster: The stepmill

For anyone who has ever used a StairMaster at the gym, the time has come to really sweat—on a stepmill.