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Movie night often means a diet of popcorn, a large soda and a box of Junior Mints. Now, Hollywood execs are urging theaters to offer healthier alternatives....

Weight loss programs often require tremendous discipline to deliver real results. Now, a British company is taking a different approach, offering participants a cash payout for every pound they lose....

Obesity can increase damage to the liver caused by drinking alcohol, a new study shows, and in women can double the risk of liver disease....

Obese individuals usually suffer from numerous health issues related to their weight. So, why does one Jersey woman want to tip the scales at 1000 pounds?...

Fat should be added to the current five fundamental tastes according to a new study.  People with a high sensitivity to the taste of fat tend to eat less fatty foods, but they are also less likely to be...

Alcohol could play a role in keeping weight off.  New research suggests that women who regularly consume moderate amounts of alcohol are less likely to gain weight than nondrinkers....

A junk food tax would be effective in reducing obesity rates and improving the overall health of the country, a new study suggests....

Weight gain could be linked to lack of sleep, according to a new study.  People under 40 who regularly get an average of five hours of sleep or less a night are at increased risk of accumulating abdominal...