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 can be more effective in patients who are less obese, leading to greater weight loss and a 100 percent rate of remission from type 2 diabetes, a recent study shows. Read the full story

Obese women who do not smoke, especially those in low income groups, are susceptible to premature death from heart disease and cancer, new research shows. Read the full story

The weight loss pill Meridia may increase the risk of heart attacks, according to a company-sponsored study, and is set for review by the FDA next week. Read the full story

Obese girls as young as seven years old are demonstrating signs of early puberty, a recent study shows, which could pose future health risks. Read the full story

Obesity among women who are pregnant is increasingly prevalent in England, reaching levels that have some health experts calling it an epidemic. Read the full story

Measuring a child’s neck circumference is more accurate than body mass index to determine whether a child is overweight or obese, a new study shows. 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