Attacks on a new obesity study say more about sensationalist journalism and knee-jerk reactions than the study itself. ->
'Diets Don't Work' a Dangerous Myth It's that time of year again. The few extra holiday pounds are staring you in the mirror every day, reminding you about the second (or was it third?) helping of Thanksgiving pie you knew you should have turned down. The new year brought new resolutions: exercisin...
Despite popular belief, most people don't diet, and aren't trying to lose weight.
Many people aren't truthful about their weight and height-- but such deception can skew important heath data.
Four in ten overweight women underestimate their weight, a study finds.
Though many of us carry a "fat gene," diet and exercise can largely overcome its effects.
A new poll shows that as Americans become heavier, their ideal weight also increases.
A new survey finds that most college women won't give up anything to be thinner.