Whacked out hormones cause polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition which is thought to affect seven percent of all women, cause period problems and appearance changes.

Candy has often been a culprit in the obesity epidemic because the sugary-sweet goodness just doesn’t seem to provide any benefits other than a sugar high. This may not be the case.

A recent study indicates  that obese women have an increased risk of complications during and after a hysterectomy.  Maintain optimal weight throughout your lifetime. Prof Osler, a consultant physician and professor of clinical databases in the Research Centre for Prevention and Health at Glostrup University Hospital in Glostrup, Denmark reports that they discovered that the increased risk of all bleeding complications and infection associated with obese women were only seen in women who underwent an abdominal hysterectomy . There was no increased risk associated with those who ha...

Weight is often a sore subject to bring up. Who wants to hear they're overweight - or even worse, that their kids are overweight? Not many. Still, help is always better sooner than later.

Media has its pros and cons but allowing children too much screen time can become both addicting and fattening. So, find a lifestyle that does not involve any form of media to be the healthiest.

Everyone has their own favorite junk foods to snack on. But did you stop to think how it would affect you in five years? Some foods are just not worth the weight gain.

For girls, being obese isn't just a physical challenge. Carrying too many pounds can result in low self-esteem and depression, which in turn makes girls more vulnerable to addiction.

Sodas, sport drinks and other sugary drinks are the largest source of added sugars in young people's diets these days. Most don't realize the impact drinks can have on their health.

Where do you get your news? Do you prefer newspaper or television news? These news sources can play a huge part in the way you think about childhood obesity and its solution.

It's time for Father's Day, when dads around the world are celebrated for their contributions to their families. This year a physician is encouraging dads to use this special day get on a fast- track to better health.