WebMD gets expert advice from James O. Hill about how to approach a weight loss plan that takes pounds off and keeps them off.

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Starting a Weight Loss Plan that Works: Expert Q&A With James O. Hill PhD

You, too, can be The Biggest Loser — by following a diet and fitness program similar to that used by contestants on the NBC TV show of the same name.

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‘The Biggest Loser’ Diet

A little planning can help keep happy hour from turning into a diet disaster.

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Low-Calorie Cocktails

We’ve all heard that crash diets and fad diets don’t work for permanent weight loss. But what about those times when you really need to lose weight fast? Follow these healthy tips.

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Lose Weight Fast: How to Do It Safely

Vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients, experts say.

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The Benefits of Vitamin C

A new review suggests that having body fat stored in your thighs and backside may actually be good for you.

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Fat in Rear Is Good for You

U.S. obesity rates are leveling off for most kids and adults, new CDC figures suggest. But we aren’t getting thinner: nearly 13% of teens and 34% of adults are obese.

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Obesity in the U.S.: Are We as Fat as We Can Get?

Millions of Americans take multivitamins in the name of better health. Should you be one?

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Making the Most Out of Multivitamins

The FDA warns that the weight loss drug Meridia raises heart attack and stroke risk in patients with high blood pressure or heart problems.

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FDA Warns of Heart Risk for Meridia

In the quest for a healthy heart, can foods fortified with calcium, omega-3s, plant sterols, and other nutrients help?

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How Functional Foods May Help Your Heart