Carrying too much body fat can have lasting effects on the brain, not to mention other organs. A new study shows that the risk of declining brain health may relate to where on the body fat is stored.

Excess weight in midlife is a known risk factor for kidney cancer, but new research indicates that weight patterns throughout life may also affect an individual's likelihood of developing this ...

For many women, weight problems start with their need to look good. But over the years clinical practice has observed a definite change. People now understand that weight goes beyond visible body ...

Seasonal patterns in dietary intake and body weight emerge from the interplay of environmental, social and physiological factors that vary across the year. Colder months and shorter daylight hours ...