Americans’ losing battle against the bulge also bears a burgeoning price tag, with the amount of money spent treating obesity-related health problems increasing tenfold over 15 years, according…

When it comes to food, kids tend to eat what’s put in front of them even if it exceeds their calorie needs, according to new study findings.

Researchers at…

Women who eat little or no meat are less likely to be overweight than their more carnivorous peers, according to a new study.

The findings, say researchers, suggest that replacing some…

Swedish biotechnology firm Karo Bio said on Monday it has begun phase I clinical trials of a drug for treating obesity, a project which Bristol-Myers Squibb quit last year.

When combined with a low-calorie diet, exercise and behavioral therapy, treatment with Xenical significantly improves weight management for obese teenagers, new research shows.

Used alone, behavioral modification seldom leads to sustained…

The cells of obese women or those who smoke are “older” than those of other women, suggesting that these factors accelerate aging, according to a new study.

The age of…

Obese children may have a hard time exercising because of the effort needed to move their larger bodies - not because their hearts aren’t up to the challenge, according to…

Eight- to 10-year olds with high cholesterol marginally improve their eating habits after receiving tools to make healthy eating choices and years of dietary advice, according to new study study.

In a world filled with an endless choice of weight-loss plans, the best decision an overweight person can make is to avoid dieting, study suggests.

In a two-year study of obese women who had…

Children and teenagers who drink the most milk gain the most weight, according to a new report. However, these children also tend to consume more overall calories.

A long-term study…

Being too heavy or too light at birth and gaining weight before height as a child could lead to a life of obesity, according to a new report.