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A team of weight management specialists is expanding treatment options for people who cannot qualify for weight loss surgery, as well as bariatric patients who have gained back the weight....

Trans fats, those partially hydrogenated oils that raise bad cholesterol, are no longer popular with restaurants and supermarkets, a new study says....

Fat free milk is a smart choice to cool down after a workout because it promotes muscle growth and weight loss, a new study shows....

Obesity often underlies other serious medical conditions. Now a new study shows obesity can more than double the risk of asthma....

Binge eating should be included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, but obesity should not, says a group of medical experts....

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....