Biggest Loser winner Olivia Ward opted for a tummy tuck to remove excess skin after shedding 116 pounds. See her journey and dramatic transformation. Read the full story

Obesity rates continue to rise across the UK at a startling pace, so why did government leaders disband the panel tasked with tackling obesity in Britain? Read the full story

Obesity raises the odds of injury at home and at work, and also slows recovery time, according to a recent study. Read the full story

WLS patients often have to break the lifelong habit of emotional eating and relearn what it really means to be physically hungry. Bariatric Physician Assistant Chrystyna Senkel explains how. Read the full story

The risk of obesity can be recognized from infancy, according to new research findings, which point to two key milestones on doctors’ growth charts. Read the full story

Regular, moderate physical activity can curb the impact of the obesity gene, a new study shows. Read the full story

Flu season is upon us, but preventative flu shots may be ineffectual for people who are obese, according to a new study. Read the full story

Gastric sleeve surgery soon may be covered by Medicare, following a review of public comments demonstrating evidence of the procedure’s effectiveness for the treatment of obesity. Read the full story