WEIGHT LOSS

In the first randomized controlled study of Weight Watchers participants, family doctors compared the commercial weight-loss program with standard care, and found that Weight Watchers was more than twice as effective.

Patients who are referred by their doctors to Weight Watchers were found to lose about twice as much weight as those on a standard weight-loss program over a 12-month period as reported in a study in The Lancet.

Weight Watchers is more effective to lose weight than seeking doctor’s advice, according to a new study.

A new study shows that social engaging environments full of friendships and stress can ward off obesity by transforming energy-storing fat into energy-burning fat.

A study conducted by Duke University shows that for those looking to lose belly fat, aerobic exercise is more effective than weight training.

A new report says if current trends continue half of all adults in the United States will be obese by 2030. The report calls for government action to stem the trend.

Half of all men and women in the United States could be obese in 20 years, could lead to 65 million more Americans being classified as obese.

Study sheds light on obesity?s effect on libido, urinary tract problems.

Is Kate Middleton too thin for pregnancy?

Is Kate Middleton too thin for pregnancy?

Kate Middleton is often compared with Princess Diana in international media -- mostly because of their similarly extravagant taste in fashion. But experts are pointing to another potential connection.

Kate Middleton's recent trip to North America has catapulted the commoner-cum-duchess to global stardom. She's a fashionista and a role model to young girls. But according to one anorexia expert, that's not a good thing.

Raven Symone's just lost weight tremendously. Here are her pictures starting from 2005 to 2011, check out the transformation.

Obesity is on the rise with no end in sight. A Trust for America's Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study showed that adult obesity rose in 16 US states and declined in none in the past year.

Raven Symone, the 25-year-old singer and actress who played Oliva in The Cosby Show has recently revealed her weight loss secret to Vibe Magazine.

According to a new research bariatric surgery does not assist older men to live longer.

According to a new study bariatric surgery does not help older men to have a longer life.

Get beach ready with these easy diets

Everyone is tired of dieting without getting the results. Here are some top diets that have always worked for both men and women.

The high-fiber, relatively high caloric diet is primarily concerned with reducing hypertension

Recent studies have shown that the DASH Diet, designed to lower blood pressure, is quite effective in lowering the obesity risks in teenage girls.