December 21, 2020

Sugary Drinks' Effect on Hormones Could Spur Weight Gain: Study

It could be more than just added calories: New research gives insight into why sugary drinks are a leading cause of obesity.

December 10, 2020

Calorie Count: Eating Early Doesn't Boost Weight Loss

If you're overweight, eating most of your calories early in the day won't boost the benefit of a healthy diet, new research suggests.

November 18, 2020

Could an Antibody Drug Help You Shed Pounds?

An experimental antibody drug that targets one of the body's key metabolism regulators may help obese people lose weight -- at least briefly.

November 17, 2020

AHA News: COVID-19 Patients of All Ages With Obesity Face Higher Risk of Complications, Death

People with obesity – regardless of age – are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 and have higher risks for complications and death, according to new research.

November 4, 2020

Lockdowns Made Taming Obesity Even Tougher, Research Shows

People struggling with obesity fared poorly during the COVID-19 lockdowns earlier this year, with their weight-control plans flying off the rails as they coped with the stress of the global pandemic, two new studies report.