The latest diet fad: 5-2 fastingNews & ObserverIt's from Britain, where a best-selling book, “The Fast Diet,” advocates intermittent fasting. Some call it alte[...]

Money talks when it comes to motivating people to lose weight, a new study shows. And it doesn't have to be a ton of cash, either. Just receiving $20 a month for losing 4 poun[...]

Dieters who can’t stomach the idea of going hungry seven days a week just got good news: You might be able to drop more weight if you cut back on carbs just two days a week. [...]

Most people understand that serious weight loss requires changing attitudes toward what they eat and how often they exercise. But, what if the process could be aided by simply chew[...]

Researchers from UCSF say that their research has shown people on a diet of high protein and plenty of vegetables show dramatic health improvements, including weight loss without e[...]

Whey protein is one of the two major proteins found in dairy. Certain forms of whey protein are being studied for their ability to have a positive effect on nitrogen balance and in[...]

A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that consumption of dairy foods and higher protei[...]

Obese teens who want to lose weight may not be going about it in the most healthy or effective ways, according to new research. [...]

A little goes a long way when it comes to weight loss. Research has shown that losing 10% of your body weight -- or less – can have big payoffs for your health.[...]

Education and mentoring targeting obesity has been shown to have a significant impact on teen diet and physical activity, according to a new study.[...]