May 21, 2012: Dieting May Lower Hormone Levels Tied to Breast Cancer
Study didn't prove that weight loss lowers risk, but it did cut estrogen, which may help older women

May 12, 2012: Shape Up, Safely, for Summer
Be realistic and don't overdo it, experts say

May 11, 2012: New Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise in Trial
Those who took Qnexa lost more weight, even if they had other health conditions

May 08, 2012: IUD Use Tied to Modest Weight Loss
Researchers were surprised, but noted that finding with birth-control device could be due to chance

May 04, 2012: Rising Obesity Rates Might Mean More Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers suggest weight gain precedes the painful condition

April 26, 2012: Healthy Behaviors Extend Life After Cancer, Experts Say
Eating well, exercising and maintaining normal weight boost survival, American Cancer Society finds

April 19, 2012: Diabetes Groups Issue New Guidelines on Blood Sugar
Type 2 illness can't be treated with one-size-fits-all approach, new recommendations advise

April 16, 2012: Weight-Loss Surgery Beat Drugs for Cutting Diabetes in Very Obese
In small study, type 2 disease was reversed for some patients who had bariatric procedure

April 10, 2012: Young Americans Need to Cut Calorie Intake: Study
Without reducing consumption, more than one in five children will be obese by 2020

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

April 06, 2012: Resolutions Revisited
Experts offer advice on what to do if you're backsliding on those New Year's vows

March 30, 2012: Study Weighs In on Diets for Kids
Meal plan with very low carbs was tough for children to follow, researchers say

March 28, 2012: Could Unroasted Coffee Beans Help You Shed Pounds?
Tiny preliminary study saw weight loss, but expert urges caution

March 26, 2012: Weight-Loss Surgeries May Beat Standard Treatments for Diabetes
Studies found many patients who had procedures could reduce, stop medications afterward

March 01, 2012: Weight-Loss Surgery Seems Safe for Kidney Disease Patients
Study found complication rates of 5 to 10 percent among obese patients

February 24, 2012: Dieting Can Prove Dangerous for Kidney Disease Patients
Certain weight-loss methods can lead to organ damage, study says

February 14, 2012: Switching to Water, Diet Drinks Linked to Modest Weight Loss
People who substituted for high-calorie beverages lost about 5 pounds in study

February 01, 2012: Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study
Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being

January 06, 2012: Weight Loss Surgery May Help Diabetes
Not a cure, but operation plus meds better than either treatment alone, researcher says

January 03, 2012: Weight Loss Surgery Linked to Fewer Heart Attacks, Deaths
People with serious cardiovascular issues may be good candidates, experts say

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 23, 2011: Obesity Linked to Higher Esophageal Cancer Death Rates
Findings could lead to new treatment strategies for overweight patients, researchers say

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

December 22, 2011: As Gastric Banding Increases, So May Complications
Puzzling respiratory symptoms require investigation, researchers say

December 06, 2011: FDA Targets Homeopathic Weight Loss Products
Agency says there's no proof the remedies work, and associated diet may cause harm

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

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

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 16, 2011: Losing Weight May Help Fight Gum Disease
Obese people who shed pounds showed improvements in gum health

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 09, 2011: Experimental Drug Slims Obese Monkeys
Killing fat cells in the blood signals potential new approach to weight loss, but more research needed, experts say

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

November 02, 2011: Overweight Teens Don't Seem to Grasp Weight Loss Rules
Researchers find girls still drink sodas while exercising, and boys don't exercise at all

October 18, 2011: Weight Loss Surgery Can Help Whole Families: Study
Researchers found relatives living with those getting gastric bypass procedure also lost weight

September 21, 2011: Many Unaware of Plastic Surgery Options After Weight Loss Procedures
Plastic surgeons want follow-up 'body contouring' procedures to be covered by insurance

September 02, 2011: Is Breast Reduction After Weight Loss Surgery Best?
Small study finds obese women tend to be unhappy with appearance if they get breast surgery first

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 26, 2011: Obesity Continues to Balloon in U.S. and U.K.: Study
Expect to see 65 million more obese adults in U.S. by 2030, researchers say

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 16, 2011: U.S. Women Using Dangerous Weight-Loss Pill 2 Years After Recall
Pai You Guo supplement contains drugs banned in U.S. for increasing stroke, cancer, heart attack risk

August 12, 2011: Weight-Loss Surgery Gains More Practitioners
Study also documents growth in less-invasive techniques, improved survival rates

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

August 05, 2011: Weight Loss May Boost Sex Life of Obese, Diabetic Men
Cutting calories can also have positive effects on urinary tract function, researchers say

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

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

June 27, 2011: Pregnancy Safe for Most Women With MS: Study
But researchers advise losing any excess weight before conceiving

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

June 24, 2011: Weight Loss Surgery May Cut Inflammation, Disease Risk
Gastric bypass seems to reduce risk factors linked to diabetes, heart disease, study finds

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