When it comes to fat and high blood pressure, location may be everything. Your chances of having high blood pressure are greater if you’re obese, but fat around the belly may pose the greatest risk.

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but daily exercise may work better for your cardiologist.

Whether deciding to cut out carbs, reduce fat, count calories or adopt the latest fad, picking the right diet plan can be a tough call to make. Researchers recently studied some common diets to see which ones were the most effective.

With obesity on the rise worldwide, solutions like bariatric surgery to combat life-threatening medical conditions linked to being obese have become more common. New research looked at the effectiveness of another weight-loss option.

Dieters often hear conflicting information about what they shouldn't eat — is it fat or carbohydrates? New research suggests the low-carb camp may lose more weight and have better heart health.

As the rate of obesity increases, many patients may turn to bariatric surgery as a weight-loss solution that can cut down on potential health problems associated with being overweight.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that more than 1 in 3 adults are obese. And rising obesity rates may be tied to a rise in diabetes.

Snacking during movie night is an American past time, and new research suggests that the type of movie could influence how much viewers eat.

Weight gain is natural during pregnancy, but, for obese women, pregnancy can easily increase their weight to less healthy levels. But weight management programs may help expectant mothers stay healthy.

You can't avoid aging, but you don't have to feel old. Exercise may keep people from feeling older.