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 18, 2012: Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful
Review found fewer excess pounds and complications with healthy diet vs. exercise

May 17, 2012: It's Not Just What You Eat, It's When You Eat, Mouse Study Finds
Restricting eating hours didn't cut calorie intake, yet the animals gained less weight

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

May 11, 2012: Sooner Is Better for Controlling Obese Kids' Weight: Study
Behavioral therapy more effective in youngsters than teens, Swedish research suggests

May 11, 2012: Weight-Loss Surgery May Also Help Menstruation, Skin, Hair
Hormonal benefits are gained from bariatric procedures, new study suggests

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 07, 2012: 42% of Americans Could Be Obese by 2030: CDC
Stemming obesity rate might save an estimated $550 billion over two decades

May 07, 2012: Research May Point to New Obesity Treatments
Making energy-storing white fat act more like energy-burning brown fat might spur weight loss, researchers say

April 30, 2012: Low-Income Mothers May Overfeed Their Infants
Depression, being single also linked to tendency to add cereal to baby bottle, which promotes obesity

April 24, 2012: Quality Nursing May Protect Very Low Birth Weight Babies
Improved results seen in hospitals nationally recognized for nursing excellence, study finds

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 09, 2012: Children Born to Obese Moms May Face Higher Autism Risk: Study
Maternal obesity, overweight also linked to other developmental delays

April 09, 2012: Scientists Pinpoint Childhood Obesity Genes
In a first, they find two mutations that may predispose kids to common obesity

March 29, 2012: Heavier Baby Girls at Higher Risk for Diabetes, Heart Woes as Adults
Study found that as teens, they have larger waist size, higher blood levels of insulin, fat

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

March 23, 2012: Talking About Weight Tied to Poor Self-Image, Depression: Study
'Fat talk' involves repeat comments on diet, exercise, fears of weight gain, researchers say

March 23, 2012: Obese Women at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence: Study
Researchers took weight-based chemotherapy dosage into account

March 14, 2012: Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets May Each Help the Heart
Loss of belly fat through either method benefits arteries, study says

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

March 02, 2012: Prescription Meds Can Put on Unwanted Pounds
They include drugs for diabetes, mood disorders and other chronic conditions

February 25, 2012: Size, Experience Matter on Rugby Field, Study Finds
Players' height, weight and playing time in finals add up to World Cup victories, researchers say

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

February 24, 2012: Contraceptives Work Well in Obese Women, But Hormone Levels Lower
Expert panel also outline new research on weight gain, birth control

February 20, 2012: Pregnancy Complications May Predict Heart Trouble Later
Mom-to-be's high blood pressure, diabetes boost risk for cardiovascular disease, study says

February 20, 2012: Gene Might Boost Risk for Obesity
Studies in mice and humans suggest mutation may make it easier to gain pounds on high-fat diets

February 09, 2012: More U.S. Doctors Are Urging Patients to Exercise: CDC
But majority of adults still not told to get active during office visit, report finds

February 08, 2012: Obesity Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms
As weight increases, so do patient reports of greater pain, poor quality of life, researchers say

February 07, 2012: Letting Baby Eat Finger Foods May Spur Healthier Weight
Babies who are spoon-fed purees more likely to prefer sweets, become overweight, study says

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

January 30, 2012: Those Extra Pounds Could Harm Your Back
Researchers say more severe spinal disc degeneration seen in obese patients

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

January 24, 2012: Can Low Birth Weight Raise Autism Risk?
In twins study, smaller size was associated with greater risk

January 20, 2012: Rapid Infant Growth Linked to Asthma in Study
First three months might be critical window, researchers say

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 17, 2012: Drinking Late in First Trimester May Be Most Hazardous
But no alcohol use is safe during pregnancy, study finds

January 16, 2012: More, Faster Weight Loss Seen With Gastric Bypass Than Banding
But the surgeon performing the operation also makes a difference, an expert says

January 13, 2012: Experts Urge Public Action to Aid Cancer Prevention
Cancer society's new guidelines for diet and exercise stress community support

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

January 10, 2012: How to Keep From Overeating When Eating Out
Try ordering a la carte and skipping foods that aren't your favorites, study says

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: Parents May Hold Key to Healthy Weight in Hispanic Kids
Lower-fat family meals can help reduce high obesity rate in this population, study suggests

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

December 20, 2011: Jump in Resting Heart Rate Might Signal Higher Death Risk
Mortality went up for people with increases in heart rate over 10 years, study finds