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Staying away from that extra slice of pie or helping of french fries might be a little more complicated than just exercising willpower. Yes, food addiction is real – but you can fight back.

A fascinating new study may have found a connection between spouses’ BMI and their shared risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Find out what this means for your relationship, and how you can stay healthy together.

Thanksgiving is a delicious holiday that’s centered around something we all love: food! Here’s how to enjoy Thanksgiving, without overeating and feeling awful afterwards.

Nutritionists have weighed in on which candy types are healthier than others, and one popular Halloween treat received the honors of being ranked dead last.

Can certain obese people still have relatively healthy vitals despite their weight? A new study shows “fat but fit” is, unfortunately, a myth.

Two studies out of USC this week hold surprisingly positive news for people who drink two to four cups of coffee per day.

Overly aggressive detoxing — such as extreme juicing, cleansing, etc — is not a sustainably healthy way to approach nutrition. However, there is one thing you can detox from immediately that could make a huge difference this summer: sugar.

A new study finds that obesity and Type 2 diabetes may have an observable, physical effect on brain construction — and not a good one.

Today is World Kidney Day, and the organizers behind the awareness effort are urging each and every person to do what they can to combat obesity.