The worldwide incidence of bariatric surgical procedures, also known as slimming or weight loss surgery, has increased more than fivefold in five years in most developed countries and research evidence shows it reduced risk of death in severely obese patients, suggest two scientists reviewing the latest research. [click link for full article]

The worldwide incidence of bariatric surgical procedures, also known as slimming or weight loss surgery, has increased more than fivefold in five years in most developed countries and research evidence shows it reduced risk of death in severely obese patients, suggest two scientists reviewing the latest research. [click link for full article]

The worldwide incidence of bariatric surgical procedures, also known as slimming or weight loss surgery, has increased more than fivefold in five years in most developed countries and research evidence shows it reduced risk of death in severely obese patients, suggest two scientists reviewing the latest research. [click link for full article]

Eager to slim down and shape up for your magical day? You can accomplish these goals successfully and safely by eating right and making sure to exercise, according to two experienced dieticians.

After the popular weight-loss clinic Fig filed for bankruptcy, leaving clients out of thousands of dollars, hundreds of workers learned their final paychecks have bounced.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW ) today announced that its Board of Directors declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per share, which corresponds to an annual dividend rate of $0.70 per share.

NEW YORK, December 13 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Lehman Brothers maintain their "equal weight" rating on Bank of America ( BAC.NYS ), while reducing their estimates for the company. The target price has been reduced from $57 to $52.

Fresh Dining, Southern California's leading daily purveyor of healthy, calorie-controlled, gourmet meals has teamed with Blue Clay Fitness to offer a landmark program designed to restore new mothers back to their ideal fitness levels. [click link for full article]

For years, scientists have been investigating the Set Point Theory, which suggests that when you reach adulthood and have quit growing, your body will adopt a stable and comfortable weight range that may vary by 5 to 10 pounds. How does the body determine its natural set point? Is it genetically driven and permanently fixed?

For years, scientists have been investigating the Set Point Theory, which suggests that when you reach adulthood and have quit growing, your body will adopt a stable and comfortable weight range that may vary by 5 to 10 pounds. How does the body determine its natural set point? Is it genetically driven and permanently fixed?