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Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery also may cause 'dumping syndrome.' When that happens, food moves too quickly from the stomach to the small intestine. The su...

Facts on Leptin: FAQ

'Leptin is the way your fat cells tell your brain that your energy thermostat is set right,' Lustig says. 'Leptin tells your brain that you have en...

Secrets of Successful Weight Maintenance

Hill, PhD, co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry, a national database of more than 10,000 people who have lost an average of 66 pounds...

What is a Healthy Weight?

If you think you are obese or have questions about healthy weight, talk to your doctor. There’s a second way to get an idea of how close you are to...

What is Obesity?

Obesity means having far too much body fat. If you're one of them, you can work to lose weight. For adults, experts usually define obesity based on...

Long-Term Weight Loss: 5 Tips

It's mostly about time: 15 minutes, to be specific. So eat slower, giving your brain enough time to notice that you've eaten. Also, changing your e...