America's got the Nutrition Facts panel on every packaged food. Other countries have other systems, so what kind of label works best?

Kids and teens who are overweight may face other health issues. A recent study found that overweight teens were also more likely to be taking prescription drugs.

Scientists think the link between endometrial or uterine cancer and obesity may lie in insulin levels gone awry. Treating obesity and insulin resistance could help prevent this cancer.

Study after study has shown that weight loss surgery can reverse diabetes in many patients. However, it is still not entirely clear which patients will benefit the most.

Both rheumatoid arthritis and obesity can contribute to heart problems. But when the two conditions are combined, the picture may get a little foggier.

Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of factors that boost the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Now, it seems metabolic syndrome may also be linked to the "wear-and-tear" of arthritis.

There are a number of factors that can boost your risk of diabetes, including ethnicity. However, researchers are still unsure why certain ethnicities have a higher diabetes risk than others.

It's no secret that adult obesity comes with a slew of health risk factors. But new research shows similar risk factors for young kids with obesity as well.

Did you know that one out of every three American women of childbearing age is battling obesity? And the consequences of this condition can affect fertility.

Taking a child to an obesity clinic is expensive. Community-based education with support groups that also involve the parents is a cost-effective way to support weight loss.