A recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, finds some obese people are immune to health risks typically associated with extra weig...

Americans not only haven't lost weight in the past year, but in some states are still gaining.

Children born to mothers who gain excess weight during pregnancy are at higher risk of obesity, both during childhood and as teens.

A new study published in the New England Journal Of Medicine finds bariatric surgery is safer than once thought.

Santa is set to begin his yearly journey around the world to deliver his load of presents to all of the good girls and boys eagerly anticipa...

A new study shows that women are exercising less during pregnancy and are giving birth to larger babies as a result.

A new study finds those with ADHD have protein deficiencies in the part of their brain responsible for motivation and reward

Arthritis is generally thought of as an affliction of the old, but this crippling disease can also affect the young and otherwise healthy.

A new twist on the Atkin's diet may help you lower your cholesterol, as well as rid you of unwanted pounds.

This month, on January 29th, Oprah celebrates her 55th birthday. In the January issue of O magazine, she discusses her past and current stru...