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Obese women who start to lose weight will also see an improvement in the quality of their sex lives, according to a U.S. study released on Monday.

Even a moderate…

A gene that programs muscle tissue to store fat is over-expressed in obese women, researchers here say, and may be a key reason why dieting fails.

The gene, dubbed…

Researchers at a Philadelphia hospital have found that children who use community health centers are more likely to be overweight.

Another study at Children’s Hospital finds that pre-schoolers who live in…

Do you struggle to lose weight and keep it off? If so, the lessons learned by researchers at the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) can help you meet your goals.

Scientists associated…

According to new biomedical research, every U.S. child and adult will be obese by 2044 and 2058, respectively, if the current progressive rise continues.

The rate of increase in overweight and…

Adolescent girls with eating disorders are at risk of also developing anxiety disorders, and vice versa, according to a new study.

Dr. Pamela K. Keel, of the University of Iowa,…

A kids’ food pyramid featuring an Internet rocket game and school study guides will be unveiled by the U.S. Agriculture Department on Wednesday to help children make better eating choices.

The…

The number of overweight and obese people worldwide is set to increase by half over the next ten years, heightening their health risks, the World Health Organisation warned.

Looking for the Top 6 Best Fruits for a Low Carb Diet? What ... you can’t have any fruit on a low carb diet? If you think sticking…

Severe Obesity is a chronic condition that is difficult to treat through diet and exercise alone. Gastrointestinal surgery is the best option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by…

Public hospital patients are often denied access to one of the most effective forms of weight loss treatment Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) surgery, a Monash expert says.

In an…

Dieters looking for a safer alternative to ephedra-based diet pills might be out of luck. New research shows that two popular supplements promoted as safe and ephedra-free can also raise heart rate and blood…

I wouldn’t go on a crash diet as it not the healthiest or safest way to lose weight. But here’s the information anyway.

If you have just a little weight to…

Do It Right The First Time… Choosing The Best Weight Loss Program For You. by Lisa J. Murray

How do you decide which system is the best weight loss program for…