A new study reveals that depressed women have the same capacity to lose weight as women who are mentally stable.

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In addition to consuming nutritional supplements like guarana to help speed up the metabolism, a new study indicates that cutting down television time may help as well.

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Some nutritionists feel that an alkaline diet high in fruits and vegetables may be an easy way to keep weight off.

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New research is showing that diet and exercise may prevent individuals from developing diabetes.

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It’s a question many deal with on a daily basis: what’s the best way to lose weight and keep it off? Researchers at California Polytechnic State University say the answer may rest in how conducive your home is to weight loss success.

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Listening to weight loss podcasts can help individuals shed some extra pounds, according to new research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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It’s called the "Vitality Project" and for the town of Albert Lea, Minnesota, it has become more than just a weight-loss program.

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Researchers in Philadelphia have found a link between metabolic syndrome and the potential to develop serious liver disease in obese adolescent boys.

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Researchers in Europe are saying obesity may become the leading cause of cancer in women in the coming years, according to the Associated Press.

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A new study has linked personality traits with weight loss success.

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A new study has found probiotics may help weight loss surgery patients avoid a vitamin B12 deficiency, which is a common side effect of the procedure.

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A new study has found that losing weight could be an important step kidney disease patients can take to protect their health.

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Those trying to follow a weight loss plan sometimes crave an extra portion of less-healthy food, or spend time at an event where temptation is inevitable. For a few, it can be difficult to get back on track. Now, new research shows that the overindulgent may not be entirely at fault.

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Those struggling to lose or maintain weight have another natural health resource to chose from, as research suggests practicing yoga can help prevent overeating.

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Alternative approaches to the treatment of weight problems may become even more popular after a recent study reported the health cost of obesity in the U.S. may be as high as $147 billion per year.

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