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Women in prison often eat to relieve stress or boredom. The resulting weight gain can make other physical and emotional problems worse. In one prison, spinning helps keep the pounds and rage at bay.

Women who cooked the meals they saw prepared on television weighed more, on average, than those who simply watched, a study shows. The findings challenge the notion that home cooking is always best.

You might want to stand up for this.Occupational sitting is associated with an increased likelihood of obesity, especially among black women, independent…

For children with physical disabilities, weight gain is sometimes an issue, as exercise isn’t always an option. Dr. Keith-Thomas Ayoob, the director of…

Restricting your calories for short periods of time may be one way to counter seasonal overeating. A few studies make a cautious but encouraging case for the health benefits of regular "minifasts."

Nearly a third of us are overweight, and some of the worst rates of obesity are in the developing world. All this corpulence takes a huge economic toll.

In one study, people who ate near a heavier dining companion served themselves lots more food. Researchers say a fellow diner's weight is just one of many subconscious cues influencing what we eat.

Ditmire: Two new trials of an Ebola vaccine are underway and so far volunteers have not reported any adverse reactions. Studies in the US and UK should be…

Are you more an apple or a pear? If it's the former, you've got company. Americans' waistlines are growing, even though obesity rates have plateaued. And more belly fat increases health risks.

According to a recent report from the CDC, 17 percent of people drink at least one sugar-sweetened soda each day.