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Flu season is upon us, but preventative flu shots may be ineffectual for people who are obese, according to a new study....

Gastric sleeve surgery soon may be covered by Medicare, following a review of public comments demonstrating evidence of the procedure’s effectiveness for the treatment of obesity....

Weight loss clinics in Texas are now forbidden from marketing the HCG Diet, following action by the state Attorney General’s Office....

Consumers are opting for natural, healthy fats over processed low-fat and non-fat foods, according to a new market industry report....

A weight loss pill designed to resolve obesity may be closer to becoming reality in light of recent research that reveals how the body develops resistance to the hormone leptin....

Obese people need to be more honest about how much they eat and drink, say British ministers in reference to a new government initiative to curb England's obesity rate....

Obesity ranks as high as drug abuse on the list of parents' concerns in the U.S., according to a national poll.

Obesity during young adulthood significantly increases the risk of early death, research shows, demonstrating the need to watch your weight from an early age....