Weight loss surgery can resolve high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a review of three medical studies that underscored the metabolic benefits of bariatric surgery. Read the full story

My name is Sabrina Kershaw and this is my story. I come from a family of thick and full African-American woman of “butts, hips and tits,” the famous slogan of the “Brown” family. I have been overweight in all honesty since the day I was born, weighing in at 9 pounds and 6 ounces. Over the years, my weight increased, especially after I had my children. I have always been addicted to food liking the taste and the comfort that it would bring me. Certain contributors led to my obesity such as childbirth, poor nutrition, depression, and sickness.

Through the years, I have gone up and down on the scale trying everything to low calorie diets, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, you name it, I tried it. But later when all the attempts failed I found myself resulting to diet pills in hopes of blocking or burning the fat until this 15-year addiction began causing problems with my colon. I found myself constantly constipated and could not have a normal stool without taking laxatives. So not only was I addicted to diet pills but also to laxatives to help lose the unwanted pounds. I was miserable and uncomfortable in my own skin and frustrated that I was so out of control. Although the weight never stopped me from pursuing my dreams in life, I knew I was unhealthy and needed help. Read the full story

Obesity has been linked to health conditions ranging from high blood pressure to type 2 diabetes, but the effects may not manifest until after age 40. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery is more effective when done with a spouse or relative, according to a new study. Read the full story

Huge, a new drama on ABC Family, drew 2.5 million viewers for its debut this week, indicating the fat-friendly series may have a bright future. Read the full story

Obesity does not impact the risk of cardiovascular disease for individuals without other risk factors, a Dutch study suggests. Read the full story

Obese men suffer health consequences,according to a study that followed 1,800 men for 30 years.  Researchers came to the the conclusion that it is  impossible to be overweight or obese without exhibiting signs of metabolic syndrome. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery, Cher Ewing explains, is only a tool to help get you where you need to go. But without it, she admits, she couldn’t have gone. Read the full story