Obesity

Trend of increasing life expectancy is about to reverse itself -- due to the rapid rise in obesity, especially among children.

A new study has shown why the pounds melt so quickly on low-carbohydrate diets, and it's not related to water, metabolism or boredom.

Single hormone appears to regulate blood sugar in two different ways.

Obese children who get kidney transplants tend to be younger, shorter and on dialysis longer than their leaner peers, according to a recent study.

Three commonly used drugs may help type 2 diabetes patients lose small amounts of weight, although long-term benefits are not clear, a new review of 22 studies suggests.

Young adults who eat frequently at fast-food restaurants gain more weight and have a greater increase in insulin resistance in early middle age, according to a large multi-center study.

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, an important cause of cardiovascular disease, is increasing, especially in young individuals

Obese and overweight patients in a study group reported sleeping less than their peers with normal body mass indexes.

New research finds that a single brain region is sufficient for normal control of blood sugar and activity level by the fat hormone leptin.

Bariatric surgery for severely obese patients leads to weight loss and improves insulin sensitivity. Study finds that the degree of improvement depends on the surgical technique used, comparing biliopancreatic diversion to gastric bypass.

Immigrants who have lived in the United States for at least 15 years are nearly as obese as U.S.-born adults

With the time for New Year's resolutions uncomfortably close, latest data from a huge nationwide study shows that obesity is up, as is drinking by women.

Overweight and obesity in young adulthood and middle age may have devastating effects on future Medicare expenditures.

Race may play an important role in determining a person's obesity and fitness levels, shows a new study.

Obesity is likely to affect individuals in low-income areas where fresh fruits and vegetables may not be as plentiful.

The metabolic syndrome, a collection of disorders that often precedes diabetes, has been rising steadily among adolescents and adults over the past two decades.