Overweight and obesity are generally associated with type 2 diabetes, so it seems sensible you would not want to treat the disease with drugs that can cause weight gain. Although an increase in body fat has been observed for some time with use of certain type 2 diabetes drugs, a research team believes they now know why.

A diet rich in whole grains, particularly those high in cereal fiber, may help lengthen your life span, according to a new study.

Amy’s Kitchen is recalling several varieties of its gluten-free products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company is also recalling multiple products that contain gluten. If you have celiac disease or are sensitive to gluten and have purchased the gluten-free versions, Amy’s Kitchen recommends throwing away the recalled items or returning them to the store.

It’s the newest fad for weight loss that several celebrities that include the likes of Kim Kardashian and Jessica Alba swear by - waist trainers that they claim helped them lose weight and slim down their bellies. But do waist trainers really help dieters lose weight?!

A small study has found that many acne patients do not take all of their recommended medications.

Women who receive a text message reminding them about their breast cancer screening appointment are more likely to attend than women who do not receive a text, according to a new study.

A new study has found that use of certain nutrients can result in a significant improvement in women who suffer with female hair loss. Hair loss affects up to 40 percent of the female population and more than half of women older than 50.

Although vitamin D has many health benefits, the "sunshine vitamin" won't help lower blood pressure, according to a new study.

A research team has found that an erectile dysfunction drug could help treat a common complication of diabetes called peripheral neuropathy. Thus far, the studies have been conducted in animals only, but the investigators suggest their findings could lead to a new way to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Are you still not convinced that drinking diet sodas can be as bad as drinking a regular soda? A new study found that drinking diet sodas is a direct cause of obesity in at least one special subset of Americans.

Michael Weber is tired of risking his health each time he takes an over-the-counter medication that is not properly labeled. He is suing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and demanding that either gluten be removed from medications or be correctly labeled. Weber, who has celiac disease, believes the FDA needs to address this issue immediately.

A team at Rockefeller University report on a potential new psoriasis treatment that may eventually lead to a cure. This could be great news for the estimated 125 million people around the world who suffer with this autoimmune disease.

Looking for a new weight loss gadget to go along with your Fitbit activity monitor? A CBS-affiliated news station reports about the invention of a weight loss necklace that helps dieters monitor their food intake trends.

Folic acid may help lower the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure, according to a Chinese study.

A new study has found that children whose mothers were overweight or obese before pregnancy, or whose mothers gained too much weight during pregnancy, are at an increased risk of being obese themselves.