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Employers are introducing new incentives to help workers shed excess pounds, including vacations, lower insurance premiums and cash prizes for weight loss....

Obesity has been linked to everything from genetics to junk food, but a new study indicates that economic status is a key factor in what’s making people fat....

Obesity can be overcome if individuals take action to share their stories and promote acceptance of treatment options, suggests a new public awareness campaign....

Belly fat tends to affect men more than women, who generally get wider in the hips when they gain weight. Now, a new study reveals the reason why....

Diabetes affects 26 million adult Americans, and rates continue to rise. Now, a new study shows that a couple of drinks a day could minimize the risk of the disease....

Weight loss surgery can be prohibitively costly when not covered by insurance. Now, a new non-profit group is giving away grant money to help people in need afford the life-saving procedure....

Childhood obesity is driven by many factors and now researchers have added a new one to the list: whether mom has a job....

Biggest Loser winner Mike Ventrella lost a whopping 50.19 percent of his body weight during season nine, dropping 264 pounds to break the show's weight loss record....