Researchers have invented a new analytical method that sheds light on why some obese patients develop type 2 diabetes and others don’t.

Artificial sweeteners have increasingly replaced sugar in many foods and beverages. However, their long-term health benefits remain unclear.

Research study suggests that weight gain can be prevented and perhaps reversed with the help and support of a person's community.

Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity.

A 12-week vegan diet may result in clinically meaningful weight loss and improve blood sugar control in overweight adults.

About one in five Americans who have lost weight have kept those pounds off long-term. Some secrets to how people keep it off.

A recently discovered chemical compound helped elderly mice with obesity lose fat and weight, add muscle and strength and increase activity.

Researchers augmented endoscopic bariatric treatment by coating an implant with a laser-activated dye that kills cells the “hunger hormone.”

Prednisone taken one time per week promotes improved exercise endurance, strength, increased lean body mass and weight loss.

Researchers identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women.

Researchers showed that increasing sebum production via the immune system could be a strategy for treating obesity in people.

Artificial sweeteners disrupt bacteria communication, which indicates that artificial sweeteners may be problematic in the long run.

Over 6,000 study participants, who lost more than 50 pounds and kept the weight off more than three years, offer tips to succeed.

A new study on how getting sufficient sleep affects caloric intake in a real-world setting could change how we think about weight loss.

A new study has found that greater body fat is a risk factor for reduced cognitive function, such as processing speed, in adults.

Study conducted in "mini mart" laboratory setting shows parents less likely to choose sugary drinks with health warnings

We’ve demonstrated that fat loss can be achieved by secreting calories from the skin in the form of energy-rich sebum.

Obesity is the cause of approximately 500,000 new cancer cases each year – a number that is expected to grow as obesity rates climb.

Many participants felt that their negative body image and shame posed a barrier to physical activity and a social life.

Obese individuals’ brains seem to light up at the sight of donuts, pizza, and other calorie bombs, even when they’re no longer hungry.