The NYC soda ban is official.

An international team of scientists headed from the University of Santiago de Compostela ensures that reading the labels on food products is linked to obesity prevention, especially in women.

Eating foods like salami, cookies and chips increases the chances of obesity-induced inflammation in humans, says a new study.

Most children and youth who consume soft drinks and other sweetened beverages, such as fruit punch and lemonade, are not at any higher risk for obesity than their peers who drink healthy beverages.

Who’s to blame for the nation’s growing obesity crisis? Don’t be too quick to judge manufacturers.

Why are kids from poor households so often overweight?

It has become an article of faith among some policy makers and advocates that poor urban neighborhoods are food deserts, bereft of fresh fruits and vegetables

Kids who live in pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods with easy access to parks and healthy foods are more likely to beat the odds of being obese, new research suggests.

Drinking red wine could actually reduce the chance of getting fat, according to a new study.

Worried about obesity and related health issues, some consumers are looking for more low- and no-sugar foods and beverages. In turn, manufacturers are considering various sweetener alternatives for new sugar-free options that still provide a similar flavor experience.