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Diabetes Drug May Boost Weight Loss in Obese Patients

Health - October 23, 2009

Combo of diet, exercise and injections helped non-diabetics shed pounds, study finds more >>

For Obese, Weight Gained in Pregnancy May Not Leave

Health - October 21, 2009

Overweight women have tougher time shedding those excess pounds, study finds more >>

Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery

Health - October 21, 2009

Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds more >>

Obesity May Affect Fertility in Young Women

Health - October 16, 2009

Ability to have children is important to many who undergo weight-reduction surgery, study finds more >>

Soda Taxes Not Making a Dent in U.S. Waistlines

Health - October 16, 2009

Small increases in cost for sugary drinks haven't slowed obesity epidemic, study finds more >>

Body Image Lessons From a Fired-for-Being-Too-Fat Model

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 15, 2009

Filippa Hamilton is speaking out about her firing from Ralph Lauren. Why women need to listen to her. more >>

Smog Tougher on the Obese

Health - October 15, 2009

Study finds sharp hikes in blood pressure when overweight, air pollution combine more >>

The Obesity Epidemic Isn't Just About Willpower

By Bernadine Healy, M.D. - Health - October 14, 2009

Why tough-love policies to prod people into thinness are bound to fail. more >>

Want Leaner Kids? Parents May Need to Toe the Line

Health - October 11, 2009

Health experts say much can be done to keep weight in check more >>

Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise

Health - October 9, 2009

Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says more >>

Nutrition Still Not 'A' Grade in U.S. Schools: Studies

Health - October 7, 2009

Guidelines are helping, but more is needed to stem teen obesity, researchers say more >>

Troubled Minds Can Mean Wider Waistlines

Health - October 7, 2009

Repeat episodes of anxiety, depression tied to weight gain, study finds more >>

Instant Body Image Boost: Fuller Figured Models in 'Glamour' Magazine

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 6, 2009

One women's magazine says it's committed to featuring a "greater range of body types." more >>

Exercise in Adolescence May Cut Risk of Deadly Brain Tumor

Health - October 6, 2009

Physical activity later in life didn't seem to matter, study finds more >>

Delaying Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Teens at Risk

Health - October 2, 2009

Acting before kids gain more improves outcomes, study shows more >>

5 Diet and Exercise Tips From The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - October 2, 2009

What you see on TV should be an inspiration, not necessarily a blueprint, the trainer says. more >>

Do Your Genes Determine Which Diet Means Weight-Loss Success?

By Katherine Hobson - Health - October 1, 2009

Maybe, though the science of personalized diets is young. But you can tinker on your own. more >>

Pre-Pregnancy Weight Linked to Babies' Heart Problems

Health - October 1, 2009

Overweight women more likely to have infants with certain birth defects, research shows more >>

Health Buzz: Study Links Post-Op Deaths to Hospital Response and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - October 1, 2009

Avoiding midlife weight gain as a way to better aging; prescription pain medicine addiction more >>

Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work

Health - September 30, 2009

Investing in employee health cuts medical costs and ups productivity, heart experts say more >>

Want to Age Well? Avoid Midlife Weight Gain

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 30, 2009

Gaining as few as 9 pounds through the years can be bad for your health; here's how to prevent it. more >>

Obese Middle-Aged Women Face Unhealthy Future

Health - September 29, 2009

Extra weight cuts chances for long, healthy life by nearly 80%, study finds more >>

No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without Leptin