WEIGHTLOSS:Diet Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack Risk: Study: While researchers saw no rise in deaths, some experts wonder if this drug has a future

Short-Term Overeating Could Make Long-Term Weight Loss Tougher: Swedish study suggests pounds put on during high-cal, low-exercise periods stick around

Could Drinking Water Before Meals Help You Lose Weight?: People who drank two glasses prior to eating dropped more pounds, study found

Bad Habits Tied to Recurrent Headaches in Teens: Study suggests quitting smoking, exercising, losing weight can cut their frequency

Weight-Loss Surgery May Cut Type 2 Diabetes Medication Use: Study finds reduced drug and health care costs may make surgery a cost-effective alternative for some

Stomach Reduction Surgery Via Mouth a U.S. First: Doctors in San Diego removed 80% of patient's stomach in this minimally invasive way

Athletes Need to Protect Against Heat Stroke: Expert: Taking simple steps during summer sports can prevent potentially fatal illness, athletic trainer says

Experimental Diet Pill May Bring 'Modest' Weight Loss: Contrave combines an antidepressant with an anti-addiction drug

Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study: Healthier lifestyle may be an added bonus for patients following joint surgery, researcher suggests

Complications From Weight-Loss Surgery 'Relatively Low': Michigan study finds high-volume hospitals, surgeons reporting fewest problems

As Weight Goes Up, So Do Heart Risks: Across-the-board improvements may await those who trim down

No-Shame Programs May Appeal to Obese: But tactics should emphasize lifestyle change, not weight loss, survey suggests

Community Programs Can Help Mothers Control Weight: Study: Women who had ongoing support exercised more and were less likely to gain weight, researchers found

New Pill Found to Cut Weight With Few Side Effects: Study: Lorcaserin one of three new anti-obesity medications up for review by the FDA

Weight-Loss Drugs Often No Better Than Fakes: German Study: Changes in diet, activity levels still best way to control weight, expert suggests

Fewer Excess Pounds May Mean Fewer Hot Flashes: Study found small but significant reductions with weight loss

Gaining Weight Later in Life Ups Diabetes Risk: Increased waist circumference also increases type 2 chances, study finds

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Cardiac Function: Was associated with more heart rate variability in study

Lifestyle Changes Are No Guarantee Against Alzheimer's: Panel finds inconclusive evidence that diet, exercise, supplements prevent dementia

Quick Weight Loss May Be Best for Long-Term Success: Obese women who lose 1.5 pounds a week or more fare best, researchers say

The Best Diet? That Depends on You: From the multitude of weight-loss plans, pick one tailored to your traits

Study Finds Patients Breathe Easier After Weight-Loss Surgery: And they took 50 percent fewer prescription drugs for breathing problems

Protein May Help Control Weight: Mice without this oxygen regulator stayed slim on high-fat diet

Weight-Loss Surgery May Ease Childbirth Risks: Blood pressure problems fall 75 percent after procedure, study finds