Initial research suggests that chia seeds may have a slight effect on weight loss. Find out more about this research and how to include chia seeds in the diet.

Low-carb, high-fat eating can lead to weight loss, but scientists debate the long-term effects on health.

Those who ate the most flavonoid-rich foods had a lower risk for cancer and cardiovascular death.

A new study looks to mice and humans to find out more about the mechanisms through which diet can lead to insulin resistance, a key feature of diabetes.

Behavior and environment are big factors in a surge in obesity. Scientists are busy trying to identify the many genes that play a role in weight gain to develop a predictive obesity test.(Image credit: eyecrave/Vetta/Getty Images)