February 04, 2012: Don't Fumble Your Diet on Super Bowl Sunday
Expert offers game-day defense for food-filled parties

February 02, 2012: If Your Dining Partner Overeats, So May You
In study, women mimicked eating behavior of new acquaintances, matching them bite for bite

January 13, 2012: Surgeons Offer Advice on Avoiding Varicose Veins
Tips include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, elevating legs when resting

January 12, 2012: U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program Might Avert 885,000 Cases
Study also projects $30 billion in savings over 25 years from such outreach

January 11, 2012: Certain Diabetes Drugs Might Aid Weight Loss
Medicines such as Byetta may help users shed pounds, but more study is needed, experts say

January 10, 2012: How to Keep From Overeating When Eating Out
Try ordering a la carte and skipping foods that aren't your favorites, study says

January 10, 2012: Health Tip: Make Low-Cholesterol Salad Choices
Watch those toppings

January 03, 2012: Extra Calories, Low Protein Are Culprits in Weight Gain
Participants on higher-protein diets gained more muscle mass in small study

January 01, 2012: Persistence Is Key to Losing Weight and Keeping It Off
Mastering any new skill, including eating right and exercising, takes practice, expert says

December 27, 2011: Eating Out Doesn't Have to Mean Excess Calories
Choose grilled over fried foods, and hold the cheese, mayo and creamy salad dressings

December 27, 2011: Health Tip: Discuss Weight With Your Child
Teach good habits and a healthy approach

December 23, 2011: Parents May Hold Key to Healthy Weight in Hispanic Kids
Lower-fat family meals can help reduce high obesity rate in this population, study suggests

December 23, 2011: How to Survive the Holiday Eating Season
A little thought and planning now may keep you from having to diet later

December 21, 2011: Diet Might Help Those Immobilized by Knee Osteoarthritis
Substantial weight loss reduces pain, raises mobility, researchers say

December 05, 2011: Nervous System May Hold Key to Weight Loss
People with higher 'sympathetic nerve activity' more likely to shed pounds, study finds

December 05, 2011: Health Tip: Easy on the Holiday Buffets
Some simple suggestions to limit calories

December 02, 2011: Socioeconomic Status Main Predictor of Health Habits: Study
Race, ethnicity not necessarily behind disparities in weight, exercise and diet

November 29, 2011: Mid-Morning Snacks May Thwart Diets
Women who ate between breakfast and lunch lost less, study found

November 28, 2011: Low-Cal Diet Cuts Fat Around Heart in Obese People: Study
That led to improved heart function, researchers said

November 15, 2011: Looking to Lose Weight? Get a 'Coach'
Studies find one-on-one contact, counseling help people shed more weight than going solo

November 04, 2011: Fast-Food Outlets Nearby Might Not Cause Weight Gain
Long-term study challenges belief that easy access leads to overweight

November 04, 2011: Weighing Weight-Loss Programs
Commercial ones found more effective, cheaper than primary-care programs

October 26, 2011: 'Hunger Hormones' May Drive Post-Dieting Weight Gain
Appetite-suppressing hormones drop while appetite-stimulating ones rise, small study finds

October 17, 2011: Health Tip: Make Calorie-Sparing Substitutions
Swap fattening foods for lighter fare

October 04, 2011: Overweight Kids at Greater Risk for High Blood Pressure
Paves the way for hypertension in adulthood, researchers say

October 03, 2011: Experts Assess What Works for Weight Loss
Popular behavior-based programs can help trim waistlines, medications may also help, study finds

September 13, 2011: Lifestyle Changes May Prevent Heart Failure
Watching your weight, not smoking, exercising and eating your veggies top the list

September 08, 2011: Weight Watchers Produces Bigger 'Losers' Than Standard Weight-Loss Care
Group members shed 15 pounds on average versus 7 pounds with standard diet, study finds

August 05, 2011: Gastric Bypass May Dampen Desire for High-Fat Foods
And that, researchers say, may help explain why the weight loss surgery works

July 20, 2011: Does Your Personality Dictate Whether You'll Be Overweight?
People who are impulsive, aggressive or risk-takers more likely to weigh more, study contends

July 15, 2011: The Cycling Stud Who Shed His Couch Potato Skin
Writer, who once flirted with type 2 diabetes, completes grueling two-day, 200-mile marathon

July 08, 2011: Losing Weight, Keeping It Off Can Be Two Different Worlds
Researchers find distinct strategies work for each but not both

July 04, 2011: Health Tip: Stay Away From Fad Diets
For instance, quick weight-loss schemes

June 27, 2011: Calories, Not Protein or Carbs, Are Key to Weight Loss: Study
Diabetics gained similar benefits from low-fat diet emphasizing either proteins or carbohydrates

June 24, 2011: Extreme Dieting Often Lasts From Early Teens to Adulthood
Girls and young women are more likely to do it, but boys aren't immune, study finds

June 23, 2011: Poor 'Fat-Tasters' May Tend to Be Heavier
They seem to be more likely to eat more rich foods, researchers report

June 21, 2011: Experts Issue Guidelines on Safe Weight Loss for Athletes
Taking drastic measures to shed pounds to perform better harms health, they add

June 16, 2011: New U.S. Health Initiative Highlights Disease Prevention
Multi-agency effort will focus on encouraging exercise, healthy eating

June 09, 2011: Mouse Study Reveals How Smoking Helps Keep People Thin
Findings hint at possible targets for weight-loss strategies down the line

June 08, 2011: Dieters More Likely to Trust Food Packaging
Study found they believed labels suggesting product was 'healthy,' even if it was not

June 06, 2011: Weight-Loss Surgery May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's in Diabetics
Though not conclusive, study found lower levels of gene activity connected to dementia after gastric bypass

June 02, 2011: Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets May Not Pose Risk to Arteries
Short-term studies found no harm to vascular health

May 25, 2011: Could 'Extreme' Low-Cal Diets Bring Longer, Healthier Life?
Long-term study will follow 'calorie restrictors' to see effects

May 13, 2011: Eat Less, Live Longer?
People who significantly reduce their caloric intake may prolong their lives, study finds

May 09, 2011: Gastric Bypass May Help Prevent Heart Disease in Teens: Study
Cholesterol levels improved even better in young patients than adults, study found

May 02, 2011: Belly Fat + Heart Disease Can Be Deadly: Study
Even normal weight people with a 'beer belly' or 'muffin top' at risk, Mayo researchers say

April 19, 2011: For Nonsmokers, Healthy Living Cuts Death Rate in Half: Study
Better diet, exercise and keeping slim fend off heart disease, cancer, research shows

April 11, 2011: Experimental Weight-Loss Drug Seems to Work: Study
Qnexa, a combo of phentermine and topiramate, did come with side effects, however

April 05, 2011: Can the Dukan Diet Do It?
Book touting the latest high-protein, hold-the-carbs regimen due here soon, but critics abound

March 30, 2011: Diet-Exercise Combo Seems to Work Best for Obese Seniors
Doing both helps shed pounds, boosts stamina, but workout alone not enough to lose weight: study