Chicago, September 4 -- Eating at odd times, such as during sleeping hours, may make you pile on the pounds, suggests a new study by researchers at Northwestern University.

Atlanta, July 11: Obesity may predispose an individual infected with the H1N1 or swine flu virus to severe complications and even death, stated a report released on Friday.

Columbia, July9: A new study from the University of Missouri explores the role of obesity as a contributing factor to isolation, loneliness and depression in children especially girls beginning as early as kindergarten.

Chicago, IL, June 24: Obese women who undergo weight-loss surgery not only lose weight but also reduce their risk of developing cancer, according to new findings from the ongoing prospective Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study.

Chicago, June 15: A study conducted by researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota has found that people who undergo bariatric surgery to induce weightloss actually increase their risk of broken bones.

Los Angeles -- U.S. researchers have engineered a metabolic pathway in mice to prevent diet-induced obesity.

Beijing -- A study funded by a German health food company suggests Chinese white tea may fight obesity by reducing fat cells.

New York, March 29 Insomnia goes hand in hand with poor health, including weight gain and even obesity, say a study done by an Indian American psychiatrist.