Obesity is a national health problem that causes significant illness and disability. A new method for determining the risk for complications from bariatric surgery may steer more physicians and patients towards considering it as an option. 

Some fats are good for you. A new study shows that certain types of fish-fat can protect people against obesity-related diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.

Everyone has heard a southern belle exclaim, “I NEED MY BEAUTY SLEEP”. Well, apparently, she wasn’t just whistlin’ Dixie.

How can not eating food be healthy, you ask? Well, new research shows that fasting may be good for your heart and diabetics.

Chocolate and candy lovers rejoice! New research suggests that moderate intake of sweets is linked to some favorable health measures. You tend to weigh less, have lower body mass indices (BMI), have smaller waist sizes and lower levels of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic syndrome than those who don’t indulge.

Evidence mounts from all corners to continue a regular exercise program and low-salt diet.   A new study supports this recommendation and shows an inverse relationship in the amount of exercise one gets and the effect salt intake has on their blood pressure.

Losing weight can be very difficult, but researchers have found something that may help you shed those pounds: less stress plus enough sleep equals lower wieght.

There's the old saying "you are what you eat." But new research shows that your unborn baby might become what you eat.

Almost every healthy eating buzz word can be associated with nuts: gluten-free, dairy-free, protein substitute, dietary fibers, and high quality protein. But until now, no one has told us which nut outclasses the rest.

Eating pecans is good for you. In fact, a new study shows that the stuff found in pecans may protect you against heart disease and other illnesses.