A researcher has compiled evidence from more than 100 publications to show how obesity increases the risk of 13 different cancers in young adults. The meta-analysis describes how obesity has shifted certain cancers to younger age groups and intensified cellular mechanisms promoting the diseases.

Poor dental health may be linked with increased risk for diabetes, a new study suggests.

  When a loved one or partner keeps gaining weight, concerns about their health may make us wonder: should I say something? And if you do, what’s the best way to broach the subject without hurt feelings or a fight?

A study published recently shows that all calorie burns are not created equal.

  A new birth control pill for men appears to be safe when used daily for a month, with hormone responses consistent with effective contraception, study researchers say.

Consumption of low-calorie sweeteners could promote metabolic syndrome and pre-dispose people to pre-diabetes and diabetes, particularly in individuals with obesity, a new study on human fat-derived stem cells and fat samples suggest.