Scientists have made a revolutionary discovery which may help fight obesity in near term. Researchers from Boston succeeded in extracting brown fat out of mouse and human cells. Full story

According to a new McClatchy-Ipsos poll, despite statistical data showing a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States over the past 20 years, most Americans don't think they have a weight problem. Full story

Why do we swing our arms when we walk? Ask Steven Collins, a biomechanical engineer at Delft University in The Netherlands. Full story

Jessica Simpson, recently jilted by her ex-boyfriend Tony Romo just before her 29th birthday, made up her mind that the time has come for great decisions. Her mood is to fight, and the first thing she is going to tackle is her weight – weight fluctuations being her problem for the last few years. Full story

ABC broadcast reports that Barack Obama's decision to make Regina Benjamin the next surgeon general triggered strong criticism in many Americans. But what’s the problem? Full story

Curious new remedy for obesity implemented by scientists of British Empire College will suppress appetite and look as a chewing gum. Full story