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Arizona man who lost over 300 pounds fundraises for skin surgery

At his heaviest, Pasquale Brocco weighed 605 pounds and had more than 50 percent body fat.

Weight loss surgery helps keep pounds off 10 years later

Ten years after gastric-bypass weight-loss surgery, patients in a recent study had managed to keep off much of the weight they'd lost.

Inside the Whole30 health craze: Does it really work?

Search #Whole30 on Instagram or Twitter and you’ll find millions of food pictures and recipes, and dramatic before and after photos. We sat down with the creators of the health craze that's taking social media by storm.  

9 simple breakfast swaps to power you through the day

You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it’s actually true that not all breakfasts are created equal.

Changing economic conditions can affect children's weight

(Reuters Health) – During economic slumps, children’s risk of becoming overweight or obese may rise with the unemployment rates in their communities, according to a recent study of California school children.

What are diet 'cheat meals'?

The ways in which individuals approach diet and exercise are vast and varied.

Eating fat doesn’t make you fat, study finds

It seems logical to think that eating a high-fat diet would tip the scale upward, but a new study suggests that might not be the case.

For the first time, more than 4 in 10 US women are obese

Obesity rates for U.S. women and teens are on the rise, according to two new studies from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in JAMA.

5 kitchen essentials for a slimmer summer

Summer is heating up fast, and you’re probably wondering how your bikini-ready body can last all summer long.

6 simple ways to reduce sugar intake

Ice cream, apple pie, chocolate pudding – we all crave something sweet now and again.