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Getty Researchers have always noted that obesity is part nurture and part nature. This week, however, New York researchers determined that one's ... Read More »

Getty If you use antihistamines and are carrying around a few extra pounds, one could be linked to the other, according to a recent study, reported ... Read More »

Karen Bleier, AFP/Getty Images Do fat and obese mean the same thing? Is one term worse than the other? The British Public Health minister certainly ... Read More »

Getty Images Contrary to many health experts' advice, losing weight gradually may not be the best method for long-term weight loss. A new study, ... Read More »

Getty Images Hey brides-to-be, need an instant boost to your self-confidence before the big day? Forget Spanx, self-help mantras and an amazing ... Read More »

Childhood obesity is an issue that's got everyone talking, but in the battle of the bulge, the latest scapegoat isn't even edible: it's those cheap ... Read More »

There's nothing cuter than a chubby toddler. But where do you draw the line between harmless baby fat and childhood obesity? A recent article from CNN ... Read More »

It's official: Women are afraid of getting fat. But while that might not sound like news, a small study suggests that the female 'fear of fat' is ... Read More »

Welcome to Fit Buzz, our new column that follows the diet and fitness buzz. Each week we'll ask our users, fans and followers a question and gather ... Read More »

Let's say you were carrying a few extra pounds -- would you rather be labeled "obese" or "fat"? City officials in Liverpool, England, evidently prefer ... Read More »