Weight Loss

A high BMI does not necessarily increase one's risk of death, study finds

Fiber is the body's natural guide to weight management

Intermittent fasting can be as effective for weight loss as counting calories, study finds

Intermittent Fasting Study

Berberine is being lauded as a weight-loss remedy on social media. Does it actually work?

Berberine Weight Loss

Children's Health

Weight loss surgery for kids and teens with obesity is becoming more common, study finds

Social media is fueling enthusiasm for new weight loss drugs. Are regulators watching?

Intermittent fasting is popular, but eating a few small meals may be a more effective weight loss plan

Intermittent Fasting AHA study

Looking to lose weight but don't want to feel hungry? Try the volumetrics diet

Volumetrics diet

The Paleo diet may help people lose weight, but its long-term effects are unclear

Paleo diet

Transitioning to a vegan diet can seem daunting; here's how to begin

Vegan diet

New guidelines for diabetes care call for updated approach to weight loss, cholesterol and blood pressure

Diabetes Care Guidelines

Weight loss gadgets provide data to help consumers achieve diet goals, but it still won't be easy

Health monitoring tech

Set point theory may help explain why weight loss often plateaus

Set Point Theory

Summer makes a great time to revisit your resolutions to live healthier

Summer Beach Exercise

New weight loss treatment is marked by heavy marketing and modest results

Weight scale

Trying to lose weight? Getting more sleep may help

Healthy Sleep Habits

South Jersey woman uses Facebook group to encourage others on their weight loss journeys

Peg Bradford

Children's Health

Weight loss surgery should be an option for severely obese children, doctors say

Trying to lose pregnancy weight? Six tips for effectively shedding baby fat

Pregnancy weight loss

Jefferson Health patient lost 70 pounds amid the pandemic by exercising and eating a balanced diet

Pandemic Weight Loss

Diabetes drug helped obese patients lose 15% of their body weight, study shows

diabetes semaglutide weight study

The Mediterranean is the best diet for 2021, health experts say

Healthy Diets 2021

Gaining weight during the pandemic? You're not alone

Weight Loss 2021

Intermittent fasting, a popular weight loss method, may have a big downside

Intermittent fasting muscle loss

Workplace wellness programs have little impact on overall staff health, study finds

Workplace wellness programs

Debunking common diet myths: Going gluten-free often isn't a healthy choice

Diet Myths: Gluten-free

Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market due to cancer concerns

Belviq Cancer Risk FDA

Weight loss diet developed at Penn State ranked second-best for 2020

Volumetrics penn state

Hate exercise? Small increases in physical activity can make a big difference

Exercise Tips New Year's Resolutions

Jefferson Health patient who lost 150 pounds encourages others to keep their New Year's resolutions

Luis Salazar Weight Loss Jefferson health

Here's how to stick to a weight loss plan in the new year

Weight Loss Plan

Weight loss may reduce breast cancer risk for post-menopausal women, study finds

Breast cancer risk lower weight loss

Is spot reduction a myth or a feasible way to lose weight?

Spot reduction: Fact or Myth?

Here's what to expect before and after weight-loss surgery

Before and After Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss

Children's Health

Weight Watchers launches controversial app to help kids lose weight

ww weight loss app kids teens

Study is the first to find processed foods can lead to overeating, weight gain

processed food weight gain

Intuitive eating: a 'diet' that actually makes sense

Healthy Meal Sensible Eating 04092019

Here's the scoop on fasted cardio, weightlifting and workouts

intermittent fasting workouts

The keys to getting in shape for women in their 30s and 40s

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The internet is saying Cheez Whiz is healthy — well, not exactly

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Diabulimia is a serious eating disorder that most people have never heard of

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The role your phone can play in weight loss

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