May 24, 2013: Many Medical Students Have Anti-Fat Bias, Study Finds
That poses a significant barrier to the treatment of obesity, researchers say

May 20, 2013: ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men

May 17, 2013: Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
By 50, arteries stiffen, increasing risk of death from heart disease, researchers say

May 16, 2013: Living Near Fast-Food Outlets Might Boost Obesity Risk
Study of black Americans found link between having these restaurants nearby and being overweight

May 08, 2013: Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time
Obese adults embrace walking program to avoid hike in insurance premiums, study finds

May 03, 2013: Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study
Newborns who weigh much more or less than average may be at risk for disorder, researchers say

May 02, 2013: Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Also Prevent Lethal Blood Clots
Large U.S. study followed people nearly 5 years to gauge their risk

May 02, 2013: 'What's Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain'
Smoking, diabetes, other things that harm physical health linked to poorer mental function, study says

May 02, 2013: Gene Test May Help Predict Success of Weight-Loss Surgery
Change to DNA might explain why some shed more pounds than others after gastric bypass, study says

April 25, 2013: 12 Ounces of Sugary Soda a Day Raises Diabetes Risk: Study
European researchers found odds rose by up to 22 percent at this level of consumption

April 23, 2013: Obesity Linked to Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
Men who had a biopsy that didn't find cancer were at raised risk for disease later if they were obese

April 19, 2013: Teen Births May Increase Risk of Obesity Later in Life
Having a child before age 20 linked to 32 percent greater odds of obesity, study finds

April 19, 2013: Community Gardening May Reap Body Weight Benefit
Study found less overweight in people who tend a plot

April 08, 2013: Frequent Eating in Kids Tied to <i>Less</i> Weight Gain
But this won't hold true with unhealthy foods, expert warns

April 05, 2013: Want to Lose Weight? Then Run, Don't Walk: Study
Both helped shed pounds, but vigorous exercise produced better long-term results

April 01, 2013: Many U.S. Teens Have Poor Health Habits
Bad diet, lack of exercise raise odds for later heart disease, experts warn

March 25, 2013: Working While Pregnant Won't Harm the Baby, Study Finds
Employment didn't raise risk of preterm, low birth-weight baby, researchers report

March 21, 2013: Mental Illness May Not Impede Healthy Weight Loss, Study Says
Overweight patients on a 'lifestyle changes' program improved exercise, nutrition, shed more pounds

March 19, 2013: Switch to Skim Milk Won't Prevent Toddler's Obesity: Study
Surprise finding runs counter to standard recommendations from doctors' groups

March 18, 2013: What's Good for the Heart May Also Prevent Cancer
Healthy lifestyles do double duty against 2 major disease groups, study finds

March 12, 2013: Quitting Cigarettes Cuts Heart Risks, Even If You Gain Weight
Long-term study shows cardiac-health benefits in kicking the habit despite added pounds

March 12, 2013: Sweet Drinks Tied to Higher Calorie Consumption in Kids
And sugary beverages go hand-in-hand with fatty foods, like pizza and fries, study finds

March 07, 2013: Piling on Pounds When Younger May Lead to Enlarged Heart Later
Long-term study found the earlier the weight gain, the greater the increase in heart size, a disease risk factor

March 07, 2013: Cash Incentives, Penalties May Spur People to Shed More Pounds
Study found those who won or lost $20 depending on weight-loss success stuck with the program

February 28, 2013: Eating Out Can Hurt Heart Health, Expert Warns
One tip for restaurant-goers: avoid menu items that are fried, battered, creamy or cheesy

February 25, 2013: Food Allergies Tied to Impaired Growth in Kids
Early study suggests that avoiding allergy triggers might be a factor

February 22, 2013: A Few Extra Pounds May Harm Lung Function in Black, Hispanic Kids
Differences in body fat distribution could boost asthma rates in some minorities, study says

February 20, 2013: Weight-Loss Surgery Won't Cut Obesity-Related Medical Costs: Study
U.S. spends about $168 billion a year on expenses associated with growing weight problem

February 14, 2013: Obese Black Women at Higher Risk for Having Very Large Babies
Infants weighing more than 8.8 pounds can lead to birth complications, researchers say

February 13, 2013: Outdoor Fast-Food Ads Linked to Obesity, Study Suggests
Where neighborhood advertising promotes eating, more residents are overweight, research finds

February 08, 2013: People Seem More Accepting of Food Addiction Than Other Vices
But obese people are less likely to be given a pass on their eating habit, research shows

February 05, 2013: Vitamin D Loss Attributed to Obesity
As weight rises, 'sunshine vitamin' declines, study says

February 04, 2013: Girls' Peers, Not Media, May Exert Most Pressure to Be Thin
Study looked at unhappiness with body image, feelings of inferiority

January 31, 2013: Belly Fat May Raise Odds of Early Death for Thin Heart Patients
Larger waist size dangerous even when weight is normal, study says

January 30, 2013: Study Shows Weight-Loss Myths Abound
Researchers find slim evidence to support many commonly held beliefs

January 28, 2013: Dog Treats Can Pack on the Pounds, Vets Say
Study also found bacteria in some bully or pizzle sticks

January 21, 2013: Obese Patients Urged to Lose Weight Before Kidney Transplant
Extra pounds may hinder success of procedure, research review suggests

January 17, 2013: Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds
Higher rates of ADHD, asthma and learning problems seen in overweight children, study shows

January 16, 2013: Cut Back on Sugar to Lose Some Weight
Limiting intake seems to have small but significant effect on body weight, study says

January 15, 2013: No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma: Study
Results expand understanding of the disease, expert says

January 14, 2013: Twitter May Help Those Trying to Lose Weight
Adding 'tweets' to a weight-loss program encouraged success among participants, study finds

January 11, 2013: Cardiac Deaths May Lead to Shortage of Donor Livers
Age, weight and diabetes status also affect quality of organs donated for transplantation, study says

January 11, 2013: Avoid Pregnancy for a Year After Weight-Loss Surgery: Review
Procedure cuts complication rate for obese women, but experts urge waiting a while to have kids

January 04, 2013: Health Tip: Should I Be Screened for Prediabetes?
Who's at risk

January 02, 2013: Could Being a Little Overweight Help You Live Longer?
International analysis found obesity raised the odds of early death, but a few extra pounds didn't hurt

December 30, 2012: Lifestyle Changes Key to Weight Loss in New Year
Small steps can help people finally achieve that elusive resolution, expert says

December 27, 2012: Drug May Help Women Who Quit Smoking Avoid Weight Gain
Those who added naltrexone to smoking cessation therapy put on fewer pounds, study says

December 21, 2012: Many Primary-Care Doctors Want Help Treating Obesity
Physicians say more training, practice-based changes might lead to improved care for obese patients

December 12, 2012: Mothers' Pre-Pregnancy Weight Tied to Kids' IQ, Study Says
Excess pounds before pregnancy may contribute to lower test scores for child

December 10, 2012: Your Smartphone Might Help You Lose Weight
Personalized feedback and coaching along with education let patients shed pounds, study found