Weight loss surgery helps patients drop pounds. It helps them look and feel better. And it just might extend their lives.

Making healthy lifestyle changes to lose weight is likely a smart choice for the long-term health of all obese people — even if they don't yet have medical issues related to their weight.

Pumping iron to stay strong may keep your heart pumping, too. Healthy lifestyle practices may prevent the majority of heart attacks in younger women.

That whole-grain bread is good for more than just a tasty sandwich — it may help you live longer.

Obesity and metabolic problems may not always go hand-in-hand. Some obese people may not develop the metabolic changes that are often tied to obesity.

It's nuts! Hundreds of thousands of pounds of meat have been recalled in Texas due to undeclared peanuts. Where is the label?

It's called "fast" food, but it could slow kids' brain development. What is actually in that Big-Mac?

Memory and thinking tend to slow down in older adults, but those who stay physically active may keep their minds running smoothly.

The right exercise regimen could help combat those extra inches around your midsection.

Prepackaged baked desserts are filling shelves but not shopping carts.