Obese people have a slower turnover rate for the fat in their body than average weight individuals, new research shows, making it harder for them to shed excess pounds. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery patients often suffer from the discomfort and embarrassment of excess skin after shedding a lot of weight. Even so, the majority do not have body contouring surgery to address the issue, a recent poll shows. Read the full story

Obesity ranks as high as drug abuse on the list of parents’ concerns in the U.S., according to a recent National Poll on Children’s Health. Read the full story

Children with active brown fat tend to be leaner according to a recent study, indicating the ‘good’ fat may play a role in regulating metabolism. Read the full story

Obesity during young adulthood significantly increases the risk of early death, research shows, demonstrating the need to watch your weight from an early age. Read the full story

Obesity can be better managed by addressing environmental cues and neurological triggers rather than nutrition counseling, researchers say. Read the full story

Weight loss may be as simple as chewing your food, which research shows lead people to consume fewer calories. But is a meal chewed to mush still appetizing? Read the full story

Weight loss surgery patients often lose a pound a day after their procedure and may be disinclined to exercise as a result. But rigorous exercise can promote faster weight loss and significantly improve quality of life, a new study shows. Read the full story