Adults gulping an average of 300 calories every day, study finds

Survey found mismatch between perception, reality

Treatment may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

Cutting calories can cut down on pounds in middle age, study says

Two drugs and a genetic variation are focus of promising studies

Excess estrogen may contribute to malignancy, study suggests

Yet simple lifestyle changes can make all the difference

Finding may clarify the disease's connection to obesity

Surgery could help them avoid long-term complications of blood sugar disease, scientists say

Large study finds increased risk of heart failure

Agency says more than 2 dozen contain dangerous ingredients not listed on label

But fear of social pressures can be overcome with honest approach to food, expert says

The increase, while modest, was significant, study finds

If pounds add up, some get nervous and start puffing again, study says

Finding suggests low-grade inflammation changes gland's structure

Signaling through the melanocortin-4 receptor controls blood pressure, study shows

But study shows it doesn't offset extra weight that often accompanies the condition

Medical advances, not lifestyle changes, are source of the improvement, AHA says

Findings add to knowledge about appetite regulation among people

Higher leptin levels play role in immune, inflammatory processes, study says

Should older people and those with diabetes have the weight-loss surgery?

People lost significant weight; no side effects on heart seen, study says

And those conditions take toll on the heart, study says

Some are genetically driven to eat more calories, study suggests

Weaker bones from poor diet, less exercise may be to blame, experts say

Skipped meals, too much TV time end up harming kids, study finds

Finding might yield new insights into eating disorders, experts say

But study found some pounds return after incentives end

Maintaining weight, instead of dieting, is a good way to keep pounds off, experts say

In the fight against obesity, Americans need to re-learn proper serving sizes for meals

But effect for women not same, as study cites obesity as possible cause

150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week

Tests in rats show treatment device could be used to treat obesity in humans

Dutch researchers made the connection after studying adults ages 70 to 79

After-school aerobics helped youngsters feel better mentally, physically, researchers say

Media in general is boosting rates of obesity, other woes, experts say

Eliminating sugary beverages did not affect overall consumption, study finds

Study with rodents shows the molecules help regulate appetite

Swapping out heavy ingredients can mean healthier eating without the guilt, experts say

Simple ways to enjoy the feast without overdoing it

For rural women, it's cheaper and less time-consuming than in-person visits, study finds

It's the added pounds, not impaired detection, that's to blame, study concludes

Study found hi-tech method improved compliance more than paper and pencil

Traditional risk factors, such as obesity, are just as useful, studies find

Weight-loss procedure may change fertility, nutritional needs, study suggests

Combined, they produce more potent anti-disease effect in postmenopausal women, study says

They improved ability to live and function when enrolled in tailored interventions

Trees, parks get inner city kids moving, study finds

It may lead to permanent changes in the fetal brain, study says

It's smart for athletes, not so smart for average gym-goer, studies show

Only 12 servings out of hundreds had nutrients that didn't contain it, researchers say

But too much abdominal fat poses a bigger threat, study finds

Researchers point to obesity epidemic in explaining the troubling trend

Tests showed their carotid artery walls as thick as that of a middle-aged person

Keeping physically active may help to tackle health threats, study says

But researchers are working on new therapies to combat the problem

Epidemic linked to hypertension, obesity, diabetes, study shows

Study shows appetite suppressant fenfluramine may damage cardiac valves years later

In study, people put lost pounds back on regardless of the amount of fat they ate

Two factors increase risk 8-fold, researchers say

It's when blood sugar levels are rising, but disease can still be prevented, CDC says

Having 4 or more of these 11 genotypes triples risk of disease, study funds

Injections of apelin appear to be similar to insulin, study says

Finding the right weight-loss program is essential

Obesity and its complications driving the trend, researchers say

Exercising 30 to 60 minutes a day may offer needed protection, experts say

It doubles the chances of having a heavy baby, study finds

Findings could produce treatments to reduce cravings, expand calorie burn

But benefits only apply to normal-weight women, study says

The obesity epidemic is fueling the type 2 disease epidemic, officials say

Study shows help with diet, tobacco use boosted employees' overall fitness

Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease can all cloud symptoms, study says

Stick with your diet

Americans more fearful of shark bites than this common, potentially lethal disease, survey shows

Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find

Study finds tart powder reduced inflammation, cholesterol and belly fat

Some experts say the risks of losing and regaining weight may be overstated

Sugary fare led to leptin resistance in rats that boosted obesity risk, study says

Availability of cheap foods, larger portions changes dining behavior, Japanese study says

Tesofensine could replace gastric bypass surgery for some patients, researchers say

Experts offer guidance during hypertension meeting

But regular exercise may condition cells to respond more efficiently, study says

Certain DNA may cause people to eat more to get the same pleasure from food

More people being treated for hypertension than ever before, study finds

Finding suggests need for more careful screening for these patients, researcher says

But tailored programs could ease fears, overcome self consciousness, study suggests

U.S. government suggests weekly workouts can work

Study with lab animals might one day lead to new weight control approach in people

Snacks, drinks sold not helping fight against childhood obesity, researcher notes

Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found

Girls who read story with subtle message about health realized some benefits, study says

Most effective programs include techniques to improve diet, exercise habits, study says

Inhaled steroids were 40% less effective than they were in lean patients, study finds

Researchers find brain pathway that's activated, increasing risk of obesity, diabetes

Restricted eaters gained too much or too little, study finds

Variant is tied to a fat hormone, adiponectin, study finds

But weight loss can ease the pain, study shows

Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems

Gradual weight loss over 6 months showed no apparent harm, study finds

Mouse study uncovers new class of hormones that could reverse obesity-related disease

Intestinal liner leads to significant drops in blood sugar levels, researcher says

Minimally invasive procedure in pigs produced effect similar to bariatric surgery

Study finds change in med use, improper stomach pouch size are likely causes

Study finds only limited gains from no-sale policies

Studies show it works but cost, long-term effectiveness unclear

They view intimidation as even greater problem than obesity itself, study says

Suggestions to limit how much you eat

12 years sooner for the most obese, new research finds

Effect of mutation blunted in people with above-average activity scores, study finds

Study finds risk is greatest for those overweight or obese at age 45

Sufferers more likely to be hospitalized, have lower quality of life, study finds

But parents shouldn't worry, researchers say

Anxiety may prompt the children to eat unhealthy foods, study suggests

Mouse study shows genetic link to signals telling body when it's full, safe to mate

More likely to make insulin-resistant proteins, study says

Finding could lead to new drugs in fight against obesity, study says

Obese patients with GERD may choose gastric bypass instead, experts say

Findings offers hope of new treatments for severe obesity in humans

Stimulation of brown globules helps burn calories, hints of new ways to treat obesity

At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado

Fast food access, alcohol and study load contribute to poor dietary choices, expert says

In animal study, effect on those with metabolic syndrome was seen within days

Altered sense of taste may result in preference for unhealthy foods, studies suggest

Clumsiness at age 7, below-par motor skills at 11 linked to weight gain later, study says

2 in the morning helped adults lose 65% more weight, study finds

Obesity, previous HRT, chemo also raised chances for those on endocrine treatment, study says

And the improvements in blood sugar and blood pressure last, even if weight comes back

Not all overweight in metabolic danger, but waist size a factor even in the normal-weight

Research with a brain chemical might lead to drug treatments for humans

Higher adiponectin levels may indicate underlying disease, study finds

Delayed diagnosis, less successful surgery, pair of studies finds

Globules around organ more dangerous than thick waist or high body mass, study suggests

Even an hour's less rest linked to doubled chance of weight gain, study finds

And that can mean missed care, fading health, earlier death, experts say

Older, densely populated areas get people moving, study finds

Saturday can be toughest for those trying to drop pounds, study finds

New molecular clock component ties all three together, researchers say

Goal is to prevent progression to the full-blown disease and its huge costs

It may seem just cosmetic, but condition can lead to more serious problems, doctor warns

Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims

One-quarter of Americans report being obese, CDC report says

By age 15, amount of daily exercise drops by about two-thirds, study finds

Cutting just 300 calories a day slows metabolism, tissue failure, study says

Both conditions cause significant decrease in body's ability to repair sperm DNA, studies find

Teen girls likely to be heavier if they spend a lot of time on the Internet, study shows

Higher levels of fetuin-A were linked to later disease development, study found

Logging intake makes you think about what you eat, study finds

Impact has yet to be felt, since type 2 course may take 10 years to show, study says

Parents should be aware of small risk for those not on meds, expert says

Lack of breast-feeding and early introduction of solid foods may be to blame, study says

Major study suggests slimming down, quitting smoking would boost average life span by 1.3 years

Children as young as 2 should be tested for high cholesterol, group says

As many as 6 million U.S. youngsters have the condition, researchers warn

Rats fed junk food had higher cholesterol, blood fats into adulthood, British study finds

Reports tells how many carbs and calories are in 26 best-selling alcoholic beverages

Study finds patients twice as likely to care for themselves, saves money in long run

It led to almost 40-pound reduction among sedentary, obese women, study found

Certain DNA raises the odds of this cluster of heart risk factors, experts say

Patients who dropped most pounds went off diabetes meds and into remission, study found

Metformin delayed first menstruation, cut body fat for those at risk of insulin resistance

Seasonings and sweeteners called 'tastants' help you feel full, study suggests

Study also suggests strong association between chilhood overweight and higher readings

7-year study found staying in good shape more important than weight

Fasting blood glucose test less reliable than glucose stress test in detecting prediabetes

Less daytime napping, fewer complaints of insomnia predicted a healthier life, study finds

Study says it should be considered in those with history of snoring, apnea

'Addicted' cells provide early diagnosis; diet could affect changes, study says

Study suggests the brain chemical serotonin influences fat metabolism

How you eat counts, study says, but nervous system also dictates weight gain, loss

But this protection breaks down when obesity sets in, study finds

No weight gain seen among those who drink 100% juice, but not all experts agree with findings

Rejecting media images, resilience to negative comments should be focus of prevention

Consumption of such drinks now make up to 15% of their daily calories, study finds

Survey finds less than half of Americans know two particular fats boost cardiovascular health

But experts note that many American kids are still too heavy

Eating out is common while traveling, but it's important to make healthy choices

Finding could help research into soaring obesity, diabetes rates, study says

Those with BMI of 35 or more 10.5 times more likely to experience complications

Researchers analyze different proteins in progression of risk factors as subjects aged

Stick with your eating plan

Among people at high risk, healthy eating and exercise can delay disease, researchers say

The 'good bacteria' also boost gastrointestinal functioning, study found

But increased cardiovascular risk less certain, researchers find

Nashville, St. Louis, and Detroit bring up the rear, survey says

They experience higher heart rates and more demand for oxygen, study found

Pills, supplements have potentially dangerous ingredients, lack warning labels, study finds

Study finds signs of trouble show up even when statins, blood pressure meds are used

Study finds those given injections of ghrelin showed activity in brain's reward centers

Cannabinoid-blocking receptors thwarted rewiring needed for neural development, mouse study shows

Blood chemicals in overweight participants were key predictors of organ failure, study says

Heaviest lose ability to inhale as deeply or exhale as fully as normal weight individuals

But without losing pounds, activity alone unlikely to reverse dangers for overweight

Discomfort appears to decline along with weight, study finds

Meds they take, changes in biological clock put many at risk for serious disease

75% say they behave abnormally around food, survey finds

Efforts that fueled recent declines have hit a plateau, report says

This, despite research that says proper diet and exercise can keep disease from recurring

Don't eat for 2, because complications increase with excess weight

Mouse study concludes weight gain is an early symptom, not a direct cause

Findings challenge belief that racial disparities were result of age, body composition

Finnish study says early start to healthy lifestyles can pay big dividends later

How much is healthy

French study in rats finds olanzapine changes metabolism in weeks

Philadelphia-based nutrition program reduced overweight by 50%, study concludes

And some parents may unsuspectingly contribute to their child's sleep problems, researchers say

Personal sets interfere with family time, grades and nutrition, study finds

Research shows weight gain during first year at college far less than thought

And how to determine if you're at a healthy weight

Genetic ties suspected between father's, but not mother's, weight and elevated enzymes

Maintain a healthy lifestyle

Study finds the extra health-care costs strain the system

Many have high percentages of body fat, leaving them prone to heart disease, diabetes

Hope is that Acomplia might help fight coronary disease

Up to half of cancer deaths could be avoided with lifestyle changes, experts say

Potbellies in midlife may flood brain with toxic substances, researcher says

Key difference appears to be how their bodies react to protein, study says.

Even more than income, where people live determines who goes out to play, study finds

Study finds they're not getting needed screenings for breast and cervical tumors

But it's not too late to protect yourself and your family, experts say

Insulin levels hike very fast when daily physical activity declines, Danish study found.

Researchers study factors in success of bariatric procedure

Not enough slumber can contribute to weight gain, experts say

Study focused on locally advanced breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer

Study found those who gained weight rapidly, were African-American were much more likely to suffer relapses

Just 10-30 minutes a day showed significant improvement in social functioning

Weight-loss drug not approved in U.S. may block brain receptor among some users

Kids in program ate less junk food, more fruits and vegetables

Girls in poor neighborhoods most likely to watch TVs or computers, study finds

Interactive Web sites may also help, at least for a while, study finds

Findings may explain why breast-fed infants less likely to be overweight later

Surprise finding might help doctors slow, reverse damage done by drinking, researcher says

Study says breathing-related problems more likely in the overweight

Finding offers hope for curbing pediatric obesity epidemic in U.S.

Teens who start the day with a healthful meal tend to stay trimmer, study suggests

Increased dietary intake of these refined compounds mirrors growth of disease, study says

Blood vessel damage sets stage for insulin resistance, heart disease, study finds

Study found overload of commercials aimed at children on Spanish-language stations

Study found adults ate worse than children did in 'food-insecure' households

Those who could benefit most have the poorest eating habits

Saccharin tricked body, slowed down metabolism in rats

Most patients were still eating poorly one year later, study found

New research suggests brains of heavy individuals may be wired differently

It brought back vivid, 30-year-old memories for patient, researchers say

The device helps them set, meet goals, study suggests

It helps patients shed more pounds than dieting and exercise do, study shows

But childhood obesity epidemic could undo gains, heart association says

But fast food is no friend of the waistline, new study finds