Weight Loss & Obesity Medical Reference

Learn about burning fat, how fat is created, what it’s good for, how to lose it, and what happens to it.

Obesogens: learn about how chemicals may affect your ability to lose weight.

Learn about set point weight, why you may regain weight after losing it, and how you may be able to keep weight off.

The Thrive diet is focused on eating raw, unprocessed food. Learn more about what it is, the risks, benefits, and how it can impact your health.

Find out what panniculectomy surgery is, the risks involved, how the procedure is performed, and how long it takes to recover.

Think you might be obese or overweight? Learn the basics on finding out where you are, and how to get -- and stay -- where you want to be.

Maintaining a healthy weight not only makes you feel good -- it can literally save your life. Learn about 10 major health conditions that are caused by, or linked to, obesity.

WebMD describes some of the sneaky reasons it's hard to drop pounds, like skipping breakfast or not getting enough sleep.

You've tried diets and exercise for years and still have a lot of weight to lose. Is gastric sleeve surgery a possibility? Find out from WebMD about the risks, benefits, who's a good candidate for this procedure, and what you have to do afterward.

WebMD explains how to interpret your doctor’s weight-loss advice.

WebMD teaches how to choose and use small, manageable habits to help you lose weight.

WebMD explains how you might be stopping yourself from reaching your own weight loss goals.

Check out WebMD's checklist with steps for losing weight - and balancing your life.

The No. 1 New Year's resolution is to lose weight. WebMD offers 10 tips for keeping your commitment to a smaller waistline.

WebMD looks at the safety and effectiveness of Hydroxycut, a group of dietary supplements sold as weight loss and fat reduction aids.

WebMD explains how the weight loss drug orlistat, marketed as Alli and Xenical, works, and its possible side effects.

WebMD explains the cost of weight loss surgery, what is covered by insurance, and how to convince your insurance company to pay for weight loss surgery.

Considering weight loss surgery? WebMD explains the different types of surgery available, their risks, emotional consequences, and what lifestyle changes to expect.

We weigh the pros and cons of the various types of weight loss surgery. We investigate Gastric Bypass, vBloc, Gastric Banding and more to help you determine which variety of bariatric surgery may be safest for you.

Here's a rundown of the important head-to-toe changes you might face after weight loss surgery.

Extra weight contributes to atherosclerosis, the leading cause of death in the U.S. Fortunately, taking the weight off can slow down or prevent atherosclerosis.

Considering gastric banding surgery for weight loss? WebMD describes the procedure, including its risks and benefits.

There are several types of weight loss surgery, from gastric banding to stomach stapling. Learn more about the various methods from WebMD.

Considering weight loss surgery? Get facts from WebMD to help you make an informed decision.

Weight loss surgery can dramatically change your life. WebMD explains the different options and their benefits and risks.