February 07, 2012: Even for the Overweight, Exercise Helps the Heart
Study finds changes in physical fitness affect disease risk at any weight

November 07, 2011: Runners Can Relax About Holiday Feasting: Study
Choosing meat over fruit tends to boost waist size, but risk may be lower for high-mileage runners

October 27, 2011: Many Young Adults Unaware They're Developing Heart Disease
Waist size predicts fatty buildup in arteries better than weight, study says

August 31, 2011: Being Heavier May Mean Fewer Hot Flashes for Women Over 60
But that's no reason to put on unhealthy extra pounds, experts say

August 26, 2011: Jogging Beats Weight Lifting for Losing Belly Fat: Study
Compared with resistance training, aerobic exercise burns 67% more calories, research shows

August 18, 2011: Thin Children Have More Energy-Burning 'Brown Fat'
Teens with the lowest body mass index have more of this 'good' fat, study shows

August 10, 2011: Pumping Iron Helps Smokers Quit Without Weight Gain: Study
Those who lifted weights regularly were twice as likely to kick the habit, researchers found

July 29, 2011: Some Ethnic Groups More Vulnerable to Dangerous Fat
South Asians tend to store fat around organs, raising coronary artery disease risk, study finds

July 19, 2011: As Waistline Expands, So Does Death Risk for Kidney Patients
Belly fat better predictor of mortality than body-mass index alone, study finds

July 06, 2011: Binge Eating May Be a High All Its Own
Natural marijuana-like chemicals in body could trigger craving for fat, rat study suggests

July 05, 2011: Eating Disorders Appear to Raise Risk of Death
Anorexia poses greatest threat, but bulimics are at risk too, study finds

July 01, 2011: Soluble Fiber Appears Key to Trimming 'Bad Fat'
For every 10-gram daily increase, belly fat cut by nearly 4 percent over five years, researchers say

June 05, 2011: Brown Fat Cells May One Day Help Combat Obesity
Scientists report that they grew 'good' fat cells that can burn calories in lab study

May 27, 2011: More Sleep May Cut Kids' Risk of Obesity
Lack of adequate slumber negatively affects young children's weight, body fat, study finds

May 05, 2011: Obese Teens Lack Vitamin D, Study Finds
Whether raising levels would mitigate risks of being overweight remains unclear

May 02, 2011: Location of Body Fat May Predict Stiff Arteries: Study
Arterial stiffness tied to plaque buildup that can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke

April 29, 2011: Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Obesity in Kids
Fat accumulates as concentrations of the nutrient fall, and these changes differ by race, study finds

January 03, 2011: Healthy Habits in Youth Tied to Better Adult Cholesterol Levels
Poor lifestyle factors such as gaining body fat, smoking linked to high-risk levels, study finds

December 30, 2010: Research Sheds Light on 'Starvation Hormone'
Study reveals how adiponectin influences different processes in the body

December 21, 2010: Researchers Turn White Fat to Energy-Burning Brown Fat in Mice
Finding could potentially lead to new treatments for obesity

December 15, 2010: Belly Fat May Make Some Breast Cancers More Likely
Study finds greater risk for ER-negative cancer in premenopausal women

November 30, 2010: Endurance Runners Lost 50% of Body Fat During 2-Month Race
In addition, muscle volume in legs was reduced by 7%, analysis found

November 22, 2010: Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Puberty, Body Fat in Girls
Some of the 30 newly identified genes are known to affect weight, hormones, metabolism

November 17, 2010: Experimental Drug Raises Good Cholesterol Levels in Early Trial
Results need to be confirmed in larger studies, experts note

October 27, 2010: Eating Whole Grains, Fewer Refined Grains, May Help Heart
Substituting brown rice for white is one way to reduce harmful type of body fat, study finds

October 11, 2010: Dim Light at Night Linked to Weight Gain in Mice
Long-term exposure suggests a connection, but results need to be replicated in humans, researchers say

October 07, 2010: Big Waist Raises Risk of Diabetes, Analysis Suggests
Higher type 2 disease rates in U.S. versus U.K. may be due to greater levels of mid-section fat

October 06, 2010: Fat Cells Grow Differently in Belly Vs. Bottom
In abdomen, cells expand in size, but in lower body, number of cells increases, scientists find

July 14, 2010: Excess Weight in Older Women Linked to Diminished Memory
Impact of extra pounds worse for those who carry fat around their hips, researchers find

May 28, 2010: Overweight Younger Adults as Healthy as Normal-Weight Peers?
But study only looked at meds and didn't address issue of undiagnosed disease

May 20, 2010: Fat in Males, Females Differs Genetically, Mouse Study Shows
Finding might explain why men store fat around belly, women around the hips

April 16, 2010: 'Love Handles' Can Come in Handy for Breast Reconstruction
Fat between waist and hip in thin, athletic mastectomy patients works, study suggests

April 16, 2010: Thin Girls May Face Higher Breast Cancer Risk as Adults
Finding may offer new ways to predict odds for the disease, researchers say

April 01, 2010: Health Tip: Avoid Cellulite
Those lumpy fat deposits

March 31, 2010: Health Tip: Boost Your Body Image
And feel better about yourself

February 10, 2010: With Anorexia, Body May Hoard Fat in Bones
Finding may help explain osteoporosis among those with the eating disorder

January 21, 2010: As Obesity Increases, So Does Stroke Risk
Especially high rate among blacks may have genetic cause, researcher says

January 06, 2010: Showing Kids How Fast They Eat May Help Them Shape Up
New device links eating speed and portion size to aid weight loss, researchers say

November 11, 2009: Gut Bacteria Might Be Making People Fat
Study in mice suggests link between intestinal microbes, diet and obesity

November 01, 2009: For People on Dialysis, Too Thin Can Be Risky
More body fat means greater survival odds, researcher says

October 29, 2009: Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study
Lifestyle changes really do work to prevent type 2, experts say

September 17, 2009: More Whole Grains May Mean Less Fat
In older eaters, fiber content of cereals has biggest effect, study finds

August 25, 2009: Wider Waist Boosts Asthma Risk
Even if women were of normal weight, extra fat around abdomen raised the odds, study found

August 05, 2009: Social Stress Sends Body Fat to the Stomach
In turn, that meant heart risks were raised, researcher says

July 29, 2009: Scientists Find Way to Make 'Good' Brown Fat
Discovery could lead to ways to increase energy-burning in body, fight obesity

July 21, 2009: Weight-Loss Enzyme Identified
Researchers may have found a way to curb hunger, rev up energy

July 21, 2009: Young Black, Hispanic Women Tend to Develop 'Love Handles'
Midsection weight gain could increase their risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers warn

July 17, 2009: Probiotics Supplement May Help After Gastric Bypass Surgery
In study, patients lost weight faster and avoided vitamin B deficiency

July 14, 2009: Healthy Diet, Exercise Keeps Mind Sharp As You Age
New research finds eating healthy, moderate activity are protective

April 08, 2009: A Fat That May Keep You Thin
'Brown' fat, previously unknown in adults, revs up calorie-burning, experts say