Obesity is tied to many health issues, and new evidence suggests that obese patients may face another health risk when taking a common blood thinner.

The US has long been a central focus of the obesity epidemic, but new data suggests that unless something is done, European nations could soon be experiencing an issue of the same weight.

Losing weight may need to be a priority for heavier women who are thinking about getting pregnant.

Experimenting is often how kids and teens learn. Experimenting with electronic cigarettes, however, may be risky.

Think running an extra mile will balance out that extra serving of ice cream? Weight loss might not be as easy as the math of calorie counting.

Obesity is behind a number of well-known heart health problems. In black men, it may also have a profound effect on cancer risk.

Do you believe smoking can help control your weight? If so, think again.

Exercise — it's good for more than just keeping the weight off.

The dangers of being too heavy are well-known, but does being too thin pose any risks? In fact, it could pose some risks to your mental health.

Many weight loss programs make big promises, but how many can live up to the hype long-term? Unfortunately, probably not too many.