Weight-Loss Surgery
Like with any major surgery, weight-loss surgery has risks and potential complications. You have to balance those risks against your health risks. More >>
Take It Off and Keep It Off!
Trendy diets, skipped meals—these techniques may help you lose extra pounds, but they won’t help you keep them off. More >>
If you have five middle-aged men around a table enjoying poker, beer and snacks, it's a good bet some of them have a big belly, feel sluggish and think about losing weight. More >>
The Real Man's Diet
Please don’t mention the word “diet” to Ron Yeakel of Bethlehem. And don’t ask him to count calories. He tried that after being diagnosed with diabetes a year ago, but couldn't relate to cottage cheese, skim milk and calorie restrictions. More >>
The Diet Tug of War
On one end of the diet tug of war, there’s the high-fat team. “Eat all the bacon, butter and steak you want and lose weight!” say fans of Dr. Atkins and his “diet revolution.” More >>