January 24, 2012: Lack of ZZZs May Fuel Appetite
Not getting enough sleep may lead to weight gain over time, researchers say

January 20, 2012: Breast Cancer Before 50 Linked to More Distress
Personalized treatment might improve health-related quality of life in younger patients

January 20, 2012: Bipolar Drug May Spur Weight Gain, Thyroid Problems: Review
Overall, lithium still 'treatment of choice' but docs urged to watch for and manage side effects

January 13, 2012: Weight Gain Often Unrecognized by Young Women
Those on birth control shots and young black women more alert to added pounds, study finds

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 22, 2011: Most Weight Regained by Older Women Is Fat, Study Finds
Muscle-fat balance changes with yo-yo dieting, experts say

November 24, 2011: Could Slow Eating Be Key to Staying Slim?
Overweight people eat faster, studies say

November 16, 2011: Outlook Good for Obese Kids Who Lose Weight
Odds of health woes in adulthood decline once pounds are shed, study finds

November 15, 2011: Study Finds Link Between Low IQ, Large Waistline
More men with low intelligence scores at 18 had unhealthy belly size at 40

November 02, 2011: No Such Thing as the 'Freshman 15,' Study Finds
But, after college graduation, the typical young adult gains 1.5 pounds each year

October 26, 2011: Health Tip: Gaining Weight During Pregnancy
What's a safe amount?

October 25, 2011: Sleepy Teens More Prone to Weight Gain: Study
Hormones may set stage for weight gain in kids who don't get enough shut-eye, researcher says

October 24, 2011: Weight Gain Might Raise Endometrial Cancer Risk
Extra pounds put on after menopause could up the odds, research suggests

September 02, 2011: Healthy Habits Can Fend Off the 'Freshman 15'
More sleep, less stress can help college students avoid weight gain, expert says

August 24, 2011: Obesity Costing States Billion in Yearly Medical Expenses
Taxpayers funding up to 64% of these costs in some states, research 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 19, 2011: Restaurant Calorie Counts Can Miss the Mark: Study
While fairly accurate, there was 'huge variation' -- especially for low-calorie foods

July 15, 2011: Rigorous Exercise May Boost Benefits of Weight-Loss Surgery
Bariatric patients can improve physical fitness with regular workouts, study finds

July 14, 2011: Poorer, Less Educated Youth More Prone to Hypertension
These young adults were more likely to be overweight and exercise less, researchers explained

June 22, 2011: Chips, Fries, Soda Most to Blame for Long-Term Weight Gain
Study finds more exercise, less fast food could help curb obesity epidemic

June 21, 2011: Health Tip: Regain Weight the Healthy Way
Suggestions for putting back lost pounds

June 16, 2011: High School Kids Get Too Many Sugary Drinks, Too Little Exercise: CDC
Only one in 10 kids meets federal goals for fitness, study reveals

June 16, 2011: Weight-Loss Surgery Helps Less Obese Patients: Study
They experienced greater weight loss, remission of type 2 diabetes

June 15, 2011: For Many, Weight-Loss Surgery Also Eases Migraines
Some experts find study inconclusive, call for more research

June 07, 2011: Too Much Weight Gain in Pregnancy Linked to Chubby Babies
Babies with more body fat may have a higher risk of childhood obesity, researchers say

May 27, 2011: It's Not Just Fat: Hip Bones Widen With Age, Too
Growth of pelvic bones may continue to age 79, increasing weight & waist size, researchers find

May 09, 2011: Burning the Midnight Oil May Lead to Weight Gain
'Night owls' took in an average 248 more calories per day, study found

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

April 13, 2011: Hormone Helps You Sniff Out Food, Study Finds
Ghrelin may also play a role in metabolism, body weight, researchers say

April 05, 2011: Severe Weight Gain After Breast Cancer May Threaten Health
Risk of recurrence increased with 10% gain, researchers found

March 16, 2011: Gastric Bypass Patients Take Longer to Process Alcohol, Study Finds
They should not drink and drive, experts say

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: Stress May Help Spur Weight Gain in New Moms, Study Finds
And those with higher BMIs developed more signs of depression, researchers found

February 02, 2011: Better Nutrition Seems to Help Preemies With Lung Disease
Babies with above-average weight gain showed the most improvement, small study finds

February 01, 2011: Children May Pack on Pounds After Tonsillectomy
Doctors should consider patient's weight before resorting to surgery, researcher says

January 25, 2011: Warm Homes in Winter May Contribute to Obesity Epidemic
Higher indoor temperatures lessen need for body to spend energy to stay warm, researchers suggest

January 14, 2011: Overweight Young Adults Often Have Overweight Friends, Sweethearts
But those who have friends trying to lose weight also more likely to try to shed pounds, researchers say

January 03, 2011: In U.S., Obesity Afflicts Even Some of the Tiniest Tots
Study points out the problem, but reasons remain unclear

December 27, 2010: Type of Formula May Influence Infant Weight Gain
Babies fed cow's milk-based formula gained faster, study finds

December 17, 2010: Obesity May Interfere With Vitamin D Absorption
Finding may indicate need for supplements or more sunshine, study suggests

December 14, 2010: Regular Exercise While Young May Slow Middle-Age Spread
150 minutes of exercise a week helped keep off pounds, maintain a smaller waist over 20 years, study says

December 10, 2010: Weight Gain Seems to Change the Brain's Response to Food
Over time, overeating slows people's built-in reward systems, expert suggest

November 19, 2010: Moderate Drinking Could Lower Death Risk for Kidney Transplant Patients
One to two drinks a day is also linked to fewer cases of diabetes, but concerns about weight still matter

November 17, 2010: Resistance Exercise May Offer Different Cardio Benefits
Weight training increased blood flow to limbs more than aerobic exercise did, study finds

November 16, 2010: Gaining Weight Raises Risk of Heart Disease
Study finds that for every 8.8 pound increase, the risk for narrowed heart arteries rises about 50 percent

November 10, 2010: Activity Level Seems to Decline Throughout College Years
Students need to make time for exercise to avoid becoming sedentary, gaining weight, expert says

November 10, 2010: Childhood Abuse Linked to Diabetes Risk in Adult Women
Stress of physical, sexual abuse may lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, study author suggests

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 06, 2010: Doctors' Weight Loss Talks Better When Empathetic
Patients much more likely to lose weight if they feel like a partner in care, researchers find

September 10, 2010: Appetite Hormone Levels May Influence Weight 'Regain'
Dieters with a certain combination are predisposed to reacquire lost pounds, researchers say