Anti-obesity drug, Qnexa, is set to go in front of an FDA advisory panel in July.  Makers of Qnexa hope it will be available by the end of the year.  Read the full story

Women need to exercise daily in order to maintain their current weight, without restrictive dieting. Read the full story

Alcohol could play a role in keeping weight off.  New research suggests that women who regularly consume moderate amounts of alcohol are less likely to gain weight than nondrinkers. Read the full story

Metformin may help obese teenagers with their weight loss goals, even if they don’t have diabetes, new research shows. Read the full story

Saturated fats get a bad rap, but a new analysis of previously published studies has failed to find any clear link between how much saturated fat you eat, and the risk of developing heart disease. Read the full story

Obesity is being tackled one family at a time with a new two year study called COMPASS.  The program includes fitness and nutritional mandates which is designed to influence parents to take action against a weight problem, and set a powerful example for the child. Read the full story