With the holiday season in full swing and sweet temptations lurking around every corner, avoiding holiday weight gain can be a challenge. Learn how you can develop a game plan before holiday gatherings.

.Obesity is a national health issue in this country with more than one third of all U.S. adults considered to be overweight. Bariatric surgery has become a growing solution for obese individuals.

In most minds, snack time conjures up images of forbidden foods or “cheating” on our quest to eat a healthy diet. Looked at it more logically, snacking may actually help us achieve our dietary goals. But how can we match up the goals and still satisfy our sweet tooth?

Read about a combination of factors that contribute to weight loss and weight maintenance.

Weight loss might come more slowly with the help of medication—but with lifestyle changes, it will happen. You will lose, and you will get healthier. Read some advice from Corrigan McBride, MD.

Doctor Corrigan McBride, bariatric surgeon at Nebraska Medicine, shares her personal story of going through bariatric weight-loss surgery two times.

Concern over artificial sweeteners has led many to reconsider diet pop as the 'heathier' choice. The best choice will be based on your overall sugar intake and health goals.

Learn about the differences between the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedures for weight-loss.

The weight-loss results of bariatric surgery are different for everyone.

Learn how one doctor decided to pursue weight-loss surgery and the factors that were considered in the decision.