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Oct 07, 2015 07:33 PM EDT

Weight Loss Surgery May Increase Risk Of Suicide, Self-Harm

A new study suggests that it may also increase the risk of self-harm or even suicide in some.

Oct 02, 2015 08:11 AM EDT

Late Bedtimes for Teens May Cause Weight Gain and Health Problems

Do you have a late bedtime? Then you may be at risk of weight gain.

Sep 23, 2015 09:14 AM EDT

The Fruit and Veggie Diet: Eating These Healthy Foods Helps Weight Loss

Want to control your weight? Then you may want to eat more fruits and veggies.

Sep 16, 2015 03:47 PM EDT

Pumpkin as a Superfood: What are the Benefits of Eating Pumpkin?

There's no pumpkin in that pumpkin spice latte, but that doesn't mean that pumpkin itself isn't a superfood. Pumpkin has some surprising health benefits-assuming you're not adding in a ton of sugar.

Aug 20, 2015 08:12 AM EDT

Obesity: Genetic 'Master Switch' May Control How Much Fat You Burn

It turns out that there may be a "master switch" that controls obesity.

Aug 13, 2015 10:00 AM EDT

Protein-Packed Breakfast May Help You Loose Weight

Want to lose weight? Then you may want to have a protein-packed breakfast. Researchers have found that the actual type of breakfast you consume plays a role in your health and weight management.

Jul 31, 2015 12:08 AM EDT

Stomach Balloon Approved By FDA For Weight Loss

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an inflatable balloon device to help obese patients lose weight without surgery.

Jul 17, 2015 09:20 AM EDT

Obesity: Obese Men and Women Have a Low Chance of Recovering Normal Weight

It turns out that there's a low chance of an obese person recovering their normal body weight. Scientists have found that the chances for obese men is one in 210 and for women is one in 124.

Jul 09, 2015 12:50 PM EDT

Here's Why Some Take The Escalator Over The Stairs

New findings published in the journal Environment and Behaviour examine why some would prefer to take the stairs over the elevator and vice versa. Looking at issues like these could help to get more people up and moving, to lower obesity rates and to prevent the risk of future health problems.

Jul 01, 2015 09:45 AM EDT

Vegan or Vegetarian Diet May Help You Shed More Weight

Want to shed weight? Then you may want to try going vegan.

Jun 30, 2015 11:38 AM EDT

Marijuana May Or May Not Make You Fat Based On Several Factors

It's no surprise that marijuana use can influence weight gain or give you "the munchies," slang for excessive hunger when smoking marijuana. Yet did you know that several factors can ultimately influence the effect, including gender, level of use and concomitant cigarette smoking?

Jun 23, 2015 07:52 PM EDT

Fitness: Health Replacement Snacks May Cause You To Eat More, Study Suggests

The point of a health bar is to replace a meal and/or boost energy levels before or after a workout. However, new findings published in the Journal of Marketing Research reveal that some nutrition supplements may actually make individuals want to eat more, increasing the risk of weight gain instead ...