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Obesity rates in America may just start to drop if fast food fans take advantage of the “mini foods” trend newly adopted by many popular chains....

A high-fat diet can lead to fatty liver and insulin resistance, two precursors to Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study inspired by the documentary Super Size Me....

Bariatric surgery can reduce or resolve many health conditions. But, two new studies show that bariatric patients with sleep apnea still risk complications after their procedure....

A recent study shows that obesity can lead to a recurrence of prostate cancer. But this study also refutes past claims that the disease is more prevalent among African-Americans....

Weight loss can improve heart function, regardless of whether the pounds are lost due to dieting or bariatric surgery, according to a new study....

Check out this week’s Weight Loss Surgery News to learn more about “mini-foods” now available in fast food eateries. Plus, find out about the risk of diabetes associated with a high-fat diet, and get the...

Obesity has been linked to food stamps, though common sense says people who rely on food stamps to buy their groceries have a shortage of food. But, a new study shows the opposite to be true....

Childhood obesity among children and teens has more than tripled since 1976, according to a study published in Academic Pediatrics. Interestingly, race and income play a role in these numbers....