I'm still working on getting back on track after my Valentine's day indulgences. Nothing's more detrimental to my will power than a half price after-holiday candy sale! The ... Read More

The countdown to the movies' big night is on. Counting calories at the movies can pose quite a challenge.

New research from the American Cancer Society shows that a woman's weight gain after age 18 can have a big impact on the chance that she will develop breast cancer.

Was Dr. Robert Atkins actually obese at the time of his death? Nutrition Guide Rick Hall explores this issue, as well as the ever-increasing presence of the Atkins influence ... Read More

Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Belcher. Belcher, who was only 23 when he died, took diet pills containing ephedrine -- the ... Read More

Looking to peel a few pounds by adding walking to your routine? Check out walking Guide Wendy's feature about how to walk off weight.

At some point along our weight loss journey -- especially if we have a lot of weight to lose -- many of us tend to use "all or nothing" thinking. ... Read More

Recent research has shown that gastric bypass not only helps patients take excess weight off and keep it off, it may also increase life expectancy by three years or more.

It's 4 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon and cravings are running rampant at your house. So why does your hubby have a hankering for a steak when all you want ... Read More

Emotional eating is a problem that many people with weight issues -- especially women -- must deal with. One way to cope is to understand what your emotional eating ... Read More

Did you know The South Beach Diet focuses on reducing the number of "bad carbs" one consumes, while encouraging "good carbs and good fats"? Highly processed foods like baked goods ... Read More

Confused about carbohydrates? Get The Skinny on Carbs from diabetes Guide Paula Ford-Martin.