Popular belief has you thinking that to lose weight you should cut out fatty foods. But, that actually might make you gain weight! Here's why eating good fat helps you slim down.

If you are really serious about weight loss, here are four tips you should incorporate into your weight loss efforts the first thing in the morning.

Will we ever be able to eat whatever we want and not gain weight? New research findings demonstrate that using specially designed gut bacteria might do the trick and help prevent obesity.

Did you know that if your child is overweight or obese, that dieting can actually do more harm than good? Here are the latest guidelines for both parents and pediatricians for preventing teen obesity and helping those who are already overweight.

Here are some of the tricks supplement makers are using that prompted a recent warning by Consumer Reports that some weight loss pills still are not safe.

Did you know breastfeeding can help you lose weight? If you've just brought a new bright light into the world, you're probably now dealing with the weight you gained while you were pregnant. Good news, breastfeeding your wonderful, new baby will help you shed those pounds. If you're having troubles breastfeeding, there are natural things you can do to help, like trying different positions and using colored ribbons to make your baby more comfortable and less antsy.

Short fasts for weight loss vs. traditional diets. "I have really been on a journey to discover the best types of foods to eat for the best possible health. Two short water fasts, one of 3 days and one of two days and changes in diet. The second shot is taken 3 weeks after the first shot," writes Tara Golden discussing her diet and water fasting journey. I asked Tara to share her experience with EmaxHealth readers and here is what she wrote to EmaxHealth.

Did you know you can lower your allergies by losing weight? The same is true for asthma, which can be triggered by the same things that cause allergies. Losing weight becomes more important since recent news brings bad tidings of increased prices for EpiPens. An EpiPen is an effective emergency aid during severe asthma and allergic reactions. You can lower your EpiPen budget by lowering your risk of severe attacks by shedding some pounds.

Here are the basic facts you need to know when considering using these FDA-approved medical devices for treating obesity.

Have you played the viral Pokemon Go game? Here's why doctors are saying it's healthy for you!

Did you know taking a daily selfie can boost your weight loss regimen? That's how one Californian mother lost almost 100 pounds!

The Mediterranean Diet is popular among celebrities and frequently featured in the news. But is it really healthy for you?

Drinking hot liquids can cause cancer. This includes coffee. But if you wait until your coffee is a bit cooler, you lower your chances of cancer greatly. Coffee also helps you lose weight!

Selena Gomez was ridiculed on social media for her weight gain, but she took the criticism head on and lost 20 pounds using this regimen.

L-Carnitine is naturally produced in your body, but not in the levels that significantly boost your weight loss. Supplementing with L-Carnitine boosts your fitness performance and delays fatigue. It can prevent diabetes too!