A new report conducted by the pharmaceutical company Abbott has found that their weight loss pill, Meridia, can increase the risk of nonfatal heart attacks and strokes, although the effects were only seen in patients who already had underlying heart conditions, according to WebMD.com.

New research reveals the key to losing weight and keeping it off may be as easy as drinking water before meals.

Focusing on the immediate benefits of losing weight may help people stick to a weight-loss plan, according to the findings of a new study published in the August issue of the journal Work.

Consistently logging onto interactive weight management websites may help individuals lose weight and keep it off, according to the findings of a new study.

Individuals who want to lose weight may want to consider cutting back on the amount of meat they eat, according to the findings of a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Menopausal women who want some relief from hot flashes may consider shedding excess weight, according to the findings of a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

There’s new proof that working up a sweat can really help individuals from packing on the pounds. A new study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, has found that bicycling and walking briskly can help women maintain their weight.

People with insulin resistance may want to consider following a low-carbohydrate diet rather than a low-fat diet to achieve better weight loss results, according to the findings of a new study.

There’s new evidence that the ingredient that provides the heat in chili peppers, capsaicin, may cause weight loss and fight fat buildup by triggering certain beneficial protein changes in the body.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning healthcare professionals and consumers about potential rare occurrences of severe liver injury associated with taking the weight loss drug orlistat, which is marketed under the brand names of Xenical and Alli.