WASHINGTON -- Heart disease and diabetes get all the attention, but what about the many other ways obesity can damage your health? Carrying too many ...

If America's obesity trend continues at its current pace, all 50 states could have obesity rates above 44 percent by 2030, according to a new report f...

Instead of sitting idly by, waiting for a famine or a jog, fat cells continuously send dozens of potent chemical signals to tissues throughout the body, including the brain and other organs.

CHICAGO — If your pants are feeling a bit tight around the waistline, take note: Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults, even those who aren...

We can no longer wait until our children "grow out of their baby fat". Unfortunately, today's kids keep their baby fat and continue to add to it throughout their lives.

LONDON — Being obese can take years off your life and in some cases may be as dangerous as smoking, a new study says. British researchers at the...