May 18, 2012: One-Third of U.S. Homeless Population Is Obese: Study
They may rely on cheap, fattening foods to fill up, researchers say

May 09, 2012: Study: Kids Who Sleep in Parents' Bed Less Likely to Be Overweight
Children allowed to snuggle up with mom, dad may feel more secure and eat less, researchers say

May 04, 2012: Attitude May Be Key to Overweight Girls' Risk of Depression
Unhappiness, unhealthy dieting less likely when girls were OK with their size, researchers found

May 02, 2012: Study Finds Direct Link Between Obesity, Heart Disease
Data from more than 75,000 people showed that having a higher BMI, in itself, is harmful

April 17, 2012: Overweight Pregnant Women at Higher Risk for Complications
Moms with elevated blood sugar also may fall under doctors' radar, researchers say

April 13, 2012: Even Preschoolers View the Overweight Negatively
Young children judged heavier kids more harshly than they did normal-weight kids, study shows

April 10, 2012: Dieters Share Success Strategies
Eating less fat, exercising more, using prescription meds help most, survey finds

April 03, 2012: Taller, Heavier Women May Face Higher Ovarian Cancer Risk
Every 2-inch increase in height was associated with raised odds, research suggests

April 03, 2012: For Many Girls, Slimming Down Doesn't Help Self-Esteem
Teens who were formerly obese often still view themselves as fat, study finds

March 27, 2012: Defibrillator Implantation May Be Riskier for Underweight Patients
Study suggests reasons may include frailty, other health conditions

March 26, 2012: Does Chocolate Help You Stay Slim?
Study links regular consumption with slightly leaner size, but more research needed

March 22, 2012: Obesity Linked to Poorer Mental Skills in Seniors
The belly worst place to carry extra weight, study says

March 15, 2012: Electronic Diary Helped Obese Adults Stick to Weight-Loss Plan
But the results didn't last after 2 years, study finds

March 14, 2012: Lack of Sleep May Give You the Munchies
Sleep-deprived people eat more than 500 extra calories daily, study finds

March 12, 2012: Poorer, Obese Adults Might Benefit From Behavior-Change Program
Both blood pressure and weight decreased slightly, study finds

March 09, 2012: Could Fat Be Your Friend Over Age 85?
Elderly who were obese had slightly lower risk of death in study

February 20, 2012: Mexican-Americans' Diets Suffer as They Abandon Traditional Foods: Study
Second- and third-generation immigrant teens eat fewer grains, beans, fruits and vegetables than teens born in Mexico

February 18, 2012: Dogs Can Boost Exercise Rates for Moms-to-Be
Walking pooch encourages recommended level of daily exercise, study finds

February 03, 2012: Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows
People eat until full regardless of the dinnerware, researcher says

January 31, 2012: When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises
This combination more than doubled odds of heart damage in newborn, study finds

January 17, 2012: More Known About Proteins That Cause Autoimmune Diseases
Researchers say 'autoantibodies' can cause lupus, diabetes, arthritis

December 14, 2011: Apnea Treatment Might Reduce Signs of Heart Disease Risk
Wearing CPAP mask during sleep improved blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar in study patients

December 13, 2011: Obesity Less Harmful to Self-Esteem in Black Women: Study
Questionnaire reveals racial differences in how weight affects quality of life

December 05, 2011: Fitness May Lower Death Risk Even Without Weight Loss
Exercise benefit found in large study of white, middle-class men

November 21, 2011: Thin People May Be at Greater Risk for Post-Surgery Death
40% higher risk in low weight than overweight patients but reasons aren't clear, researchers say

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

September 27, 2011: Extra Pounds Linked to Weaker Legs in Older Women
Heavier seniors had less power in their legs relative to their weight than slimmer peers: study

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 26, 2011: Starvation in Youth Linked to Heart Risk in Adulthood
Adults who experienced famine as teens most susceptible, study finds

August 18, 2011: Overweight Women Believe Loved Ones Judge Them More Harshly Than They Do
Obesity carries health risks, but the stigma associated with it also causes suffering, researchers say

August 17, 2011: Being Overweight May Take Years Off Seniors' Lives
Excess weight -- once thought to cushion elderly from illness -- emerges as a health risk in new study

July 08, 2011: California's Rural Elderly Have High Rates of Chronic Illness
Their urban, suburban counterparts enjoy better health, researchers find

June 27, 2011: Lifestyle Changes Might Alter Breast Cancer Rates
Study authors recommend drinking less, exercising more and losing weight

June 15, 2011: Can Weight-Loss Surgery Reverse Common Cause of Infertility?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects up to 10 percent of women, many of them overweight or obese

June 06, 2011: Excess Pounds May Lower Odds of Surviving Breast Cancer
Women with a healthy body weight before and after breast cancer diagnosis more likely to survive, researchers find

May 02, 2011: Extra Pounds at Midlife May Boost Dementia Risk Later
Being merely overweight in middle age raised risk by 70% compared to normal-weight peers, experts find

March 14, 2011: Benefits of Weight-Loss Surgery May Outweigh Risks for Some, Experts Say
American Heart Association statement points to heart health improvements in severely obese people

March 02, 2011: In Battle of the Bulge, Canada Trumps U.S.
More than a third of Americans now obese, compared to about 24% of Canadians, study finds

February 28, 2011: Doctors Can Influence Patients to Lose Weight: Studies
People more likely to try to shed pounds on doc's advice or maintain a healthy weight, reports find

February 14, 2011: Weight Guidelines May Be High for Severely Obese Moms-to-Be
Different classes of obesity may merit separate recommendations, researchers say

February 11, 2011: Overweight Kids Who Exercise Improve Thinking, Math Skills: Study
Chronic sedentary behavior 'is compromising children's ability and achievement,' research suggests

February 03, 2011: Weight-Loss Surgery May 'Remodel' Heart
Structural changes signal a less stressed, more normal heart muscle, but more research needed, experts say

January 14, 2011: Is Race a Factor in Obesity Counseling?
Doctors more likely to give advice to white patients, study finds

January 11, 2011: Cost of Obesity Approaching $300 Billion a Year
Researchers call for insurance companies to offer incentives for healthy living

December 15, 2010: Death Rate From Heart Disease, Stroke Drops Off Over Decade
But success is costly and much too limited, experts say

December 15, 2010: Starting School Early May Keep Girls Thin
Younger classmates less likely to be obese in adolescence, study finds

December 08, 2010: Those Sweet Pet Treats May Foster Fatness
Sugar appearing more now in dog and cat treats as veterinarian warns of the consequences

November 30, 2010: Tummy Fat May Threaten Women's Bones
In turnaround, researchers link apple shape to lower bone mass

November 25, 2010: Obesity Epidemic Threatens Fido, Fluffy, Too
This Thanksgiving, curb the urge to indulge your overweight pet, experts say

October 04, 2010: Moms' Influence on Kids' Weight Starts in Pregnancy, Study Finds
But most underestimate their own ability to help stop cycle of obesity, researchers say