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Obesity in girls may be triggered by stress, a new study suggests.  Depression can increase hormone levels in teenage girls, leading to weight gain and obesity....

Arthritis rates in the United States are rising and it may be a consequence of the rising obesity rate, according to a new study....

Childhood obesity rates have increased due to constant snacking by kids, according to a new study. In fact, snacking accounts for more than a quarter of the calories children consume....

Diets that consist of a lot of fattening foods can raise the risk of stroke for women over the age of 50, new research shows. But doctors note the risk can be easily avoided....

This week on WLS News, we'll tell you which is better for losing weight and keeping it off: a diet low in fat, or low in carbs. Plus, find out how snacking is driving childhood obesity rates, and how stress...

Bariactric surgery revisions are on the rise and they can increase the risk of  serious complications, according to a new study....

Chocolate made with mostly water claims to have the exact same taste as regular chocolate with fewer calories....

Gastric Bypass could be an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes for people who aren't obese, according to a new study....