WEIGHT LOSS

The FDA has approved the first new weight-loss pill in more than a decade: Belviq, a long term anti-obesity drug produced by Arena Pharmaceuticals.

A new crash diet has women putting feeding tubes into their nose in order to lose weight quickly.

The newest trend in extreme dieting, The K-E Diet, is gaining momentum in terms of popularity, namely with brides-to-be, as the diet boasts anywhere from a 10-20 pound rapid weight loss in as little as 10 days through the use of a feeding tube. But how far is too far when it comes to shedding the pounds?

Crystal Renn shot to fame with chubby cheeks and curves. As a plus sized model, someone who spoke about how freeing it was not to think of putting on calories, surprisingly Renn showed off a very thin frame at an event in New York Tuesday. The 25-year-old star is seen carrying her new platinum blonde locks at the 9th Annual Spring Dinner Dance New Year's In April: A Fool's Fete at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Obese patients with diabetes may benefit more from weight-loss surgery than standard treatment, according to two new studies

Weight-loss surgery did a better job of controlling type 2 diabetes in overweight and moderately obese patients than the most advanced medical treatment for the disease, researchers said on Monday.

Can chocolate lead to weight loss? There are possible explanations for controversial study results that suggest it, but some critics aren't so sure.

As the Qnexa weight-loss pill awaits approval by the FDA, here's a list of five non-dieting meds people take to cut fat. Warning: these prescription medications are meant to be used to address other issues, but they have been proven in studies to also help people drop pounds.

Dr. Oz knows a thing or two about staying fit. On Monday, television's most popular doctor promoted a natural miracle appetite suppressant called saffron extract. Here are six reasons why this natural weight loss aid can work for you.

A little extra simple sugar in your diet probably won't make you pack on the pounds -- as long as you cut down on other carbs to make up for it, a new analysis of past studies suggests.

The weightloss drugs like GlaxoSmithKline's Alli and Roche's Xenical run the risk of very rare liver-related side effects, according to European Medicines Agency.

A new study by Tel Aviv University found that eating a slice of chocolate cake as part of a balanced breakfast actually helped dieters lose more weight and keep it off longer, a great piece of news for dieters with a sweet tooth. Find out the results, what this means for your diet, and whether this study is too good to be true.

Despite earlier concerns, dieters who repeatedly lose weight and then gain it back aren't at higher risk of early death than people who don't yo-yo diet, according to a new report.

Feeding preschoolers smaller portions of the main dish at lunchtime means they'll eat more fruit and vegetables on the side and fewer total calories, according to a new study.

Let's face it, not all diets work. Nor do all diets work for the same people. A weight loss plan that works for a friend or family member does not necessarily guarantee the same positive results for you. Is the DASH diet, named the number one plan of 2012, right for you? Or are you more suited for a well-known plan like Weight Watchers? Here's a breakdown of both diet plans with pros and cons, so you can choose for yourself.

The DASH Diet ranked the best overall in the U.S. News and World Report's Best Diets of 2012, as well as the healthiest and best for diabetic users. But what is the DASH Diet? How hard is it to follow? Does it have any health risks, and is it as effective as the other diets for weight loss? Here, get a full rundown on the DASH Diet, and how to follow it.

Happy New Year 2012! This year, your resolution might be to stick to your diet and finally lose weight. Here are the 12 best apps to help you shed those pounds before bikini season.

Snooki took time this holiday season to flaunt her new 98-pound figure with a series of glamor shots for her Twitter fans.

The Biggest Loser winner John Rhode says the challenge will come in keeping the weight off in the future. A special education teacher and football coach, Rhode claimed the competition on national television's Tuesday night airing, and he stopped by the set of NBC's Today show the next morning to talk about the future.

In a new study, professionals from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have urged women to be cautious of what they eat and also combat their stress levels as a proactive means to prevent them piling on the pounds during the festive season. The research, published online in the October issue of the Journal of Obesity, explained that managing stress and mindful eating can actually help in weight loss even in the absence of hardcore diet regimes.

Gaining weight is not simply a matter of counting calories, according to new research from Tel Aviv University Professor Amit Gefen.