Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The term ‘beer belly’ isn’t a medical one and simply refers to excess fat stored around the stomach area Round, protruding bellies ...

While discussions about weight and body image often focus on women, men face their own silent battle with self-doubt and confidence. For many overweight men, the daily struggle extends far beyond ...

"A lot of people think that being fat is a choice," noted Law Professor Doron Dorfman, who said overweight people historically had minimal legal protection because the issue of weight was saddled with ...

Viewers of The Biggest Loser would probably agree that watching the weight-loss show fills them with inspiration. Seeing the obese contestants struggle should motivate us to eat better, exercise and ...

If you’re heavy, you’ve probably been told to slim down for your health. After all, everyone knows that overweight people have higher risks for life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, ...

Men can get away with being fat. The beer belly is often joked about as a relatable feature of the typical male body. The reality is it is killing them. Studies have shown that men are less likely ...

Obesity has long been established as a risk factor for cancer, particularly when it’s stored in certain areas of the body. Now, new research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk ...

Wedded to weight gain? New research shows a shocking link between marriage and excess pounds. A team from the National Institute of Cardiology in Warsaw, Poland, found that tying the knot can, in fact ...

Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people ...