The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved two new weight loss medications. They caution against using these drugs to lose a few “vanity” pounds.

Many factors influence individuals' weight. The same is true for children. Preventing obesity is easier when we know what factors increase a baby's risk of becoming overweight.

Gone are the days when kids might have just had televisions in their bedrooms. Now it's video game consoles, computers, smart phones… and they may have some unintended consequences.

In our fast-paced world, sleep is often the first sacrifice of overworked, busy individuals. But getting too little sleep has implications for our health — including our waistlines.

Ankylosing spondylitis on its own is enough to keep patients from living a normal, active life. Add obesity to the mix and the picture may get worse.

Stress is a part of life, especially if you're a parent. But too much stress takes a toll on the health of parents — and possibly their children too.

Compulsive consumption of food can be stopped with weight loss surgery, but the need to consume can be redirected. Substance abuse is a risk factor for some patients.

Losing weight has been shown to reduce the risk of heart problems and other complications of diabetes. However, one weight loss program did not seem to protect diabetes patients from heart-related risks.

You may have heard of the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but with so much nutritional hype out there, benefits can be difficult to determine. Not all fat is bad and you might be surprised how good some of it could be.

The contestant sheds his shirt before stepping on the scale before millions of television viewers watching 'The Biggest Loser'. Following week after week of sweating and running, what will the scale read?