Those who lose weight gain a stronger appetite A "landmark" new study out of the National Institutes of Health helps explain why weight gain after weight loss is so common—and so difficult to avoid.
How one woman lost 40 pounds of fat and saved her life After a big health scare, Jeanenne Darden managed to lose an amazing 22 percent of her body weight.
Being overweight ages your brain by 10 years Extra fat may make your brain shrivel: People who are overweight show more age-related decline in their brains than lean people do, a new study published in Neurobiology of Aging suggests.
5 tiny changes that can lead to major weight loss In the Unites States, 70 percent of adults are overweight, with 37 percent being obese.
WHO urges countries to raise taxes on sugary drinks The U.N. health agency on Tuesday recommended that countries use tax policy to increase the price of sugary drinks like sodas, sport drinks and even 100-percent fruit juices as a way to fight obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.
Don't expect Fitbits to improve health, help drop pounds Wearing a fitness tracker may help you keep tabs on how many steps you take, but the devices themselves — even with the lure of a cash reward — probably won't improve your health, according to the biggest study yet done on the trendy technology.
Chin up: This is the least you'll weigh this entire year The good news is you're probably lighter now than you were at any other point so far this year.
Doctors 'prescribe' fresh produce with help from food banks The idea is simple: Load fresh fruits and vegetables into a refrigerator truck and drive it to a health clinic, then have a doctor write a "prescription" for food to improve the diets of low-income people with diabetes and high blood pressure.
Why outdated information is to blame for weight gain The conventional dietary wisdom for the past quarter century has been “eat less, move more,” referring to reducing caloric intake and increasing exercise.