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African Americans have a 35 percent greater risk of developing obesity as a result of lack of sleep than whites, according to new research from SUNY Downstate Medical Center....

Staying Plugged In. Where have all your best ideas come from? Some you may have thought of yourself, but odds are, most of what you have learned in life came from your family, friends, teachers and others around you. In today's episode, host Craig Thompson reminds us that only by staying plugged into others can we find the energy and inspiration to overcome life's challenges and continually grow and improve.

Post-operative care for weight loss surgery patients is a hot topic at the 26th annual conference of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.  Go behind the scenes with Craig Thompson,...

New research out of UCLA indicates that genetic engineering techniques could trick the body's cells into burning more fat....

The Power of Surrender. In today's episode, host Craig Thompson notes that practicing humility is key to our sense of well-being.  Wherever you are in your weight loss journey -- six months pre-op or six years post -- there is always something new to learn. By surrendering our ego and asking for help, we can overcome tough emotions and achieve peace of mind together with a healthy body.

Doctors share diverse views on whether gastric sleeve surgery is a viable option for the treatment of obesity during the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery....

Weight Loss Surgery Channel Executive Producer Leslie Thompson checks in from behind the scenes at the 2009 annual conference of the ASMBS while the crew is setting up a remote television studio in the exhibit...

A new study finds inhaled asthma medications, like Flovent and Symbicort, are only about half as effective when taken by obese patients....