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The world is becoming a heavier place, especially in the West.  Global obesity rates have doubled since 1980, new research shows.  Among developed countries, Americans are the fattest and the Japanese are the slimmest.

You can steam your face, steam the wrinkles out of your clothes — and, thanks to a trendy spa treatment, you can now steam your privates.

A case of the sads is often best addressed with a bowl of ice cream, a bag of Cheetos or whatever is the comfort food of your choice. Now, a new study shows that eating junk food is linked to depression. We spot a potential vicious cycle.

Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. said Tuesday that U.S

Obese individuals may add years to their lives by drastically cutting pounds with bariatric surgery, according to a new review of clinical trials of popular gastric bypass and banding procedures.

By Dorene Internicola

American diets need to get less sweet and a lot less salty, according to new government food rules.

When you're deciding what to make for dinner, experts say that having a bit of background information allows you to make more informed decisions about the information you see on food labels.

As the government prepares to update U.S. dietary guidelines, a look back at what people have tried to lose weight shows what hasn't changed is the quest for an easy fix

Just a half hour after you scarf down a salty snack, clear changes can be seen in your arteries, a new study shows.  Researchers found that salt-laden foods  impair the ability of blood vessels to widen for up to two hours.

The U.S. spends more on health care than any other nation yet has worse life expectancy than many — and a new report blames smoking and obesity.

Some of the nutrition information listed in government-mandated food labels will be repeated on package fronts under a new system that food makers and major grocers are introducing.

For years, dieters have been told that the path to weight loss begins with a big breakfast. But now a new study suggests that the only thing a big breakfast does is lard on more pounds.

Sure, genetics matter. But you can boost your calorie-burning potential with these body-revving workouts.

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