They're in water bottles, cans, cosmetics and shopping receipts — they're called endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and mounting evidence ties them to a host of health problems, most recently obesity and diabetes.

In the hunt for potential risk factors for two types of brain tumors, obesity may be a suspect.

The Mediterranean diet has long been promoted as a heart-healthy way of eating. But, for women, there may now be another good reason to adopt this diet.

Many of the deaths that occur around the world today may be preventable.

Diabetes is a major cause of illness and death in the US. But there may be some hope on that front.

To live longer, you may want to eat less.

Being obese can put patients at greater risk for many conditions, including some types of cancer. But for some, taking a common over-the-counter medication may reduce this increased risk.

Women who have undergone gastric bypass surgery may want to be careful with that glass of celebratory champagne.

Weight loss surgery can produce dramatic results, but it seems that keeping the weight off can be a challenge.

For most people, slimming down can lower the risk for many conditions. But, for postmenopausal women, maintaining a healthy weight may be especially important.