We love value for money. But when we spend that extra 30c to super-size our meals, we also super-size ourselves.
Over the past 20 years portion sizes have grown bigger and bigger. Nutritionists are convinced they've been a major contributor to our obesity problem. They've even coined a name for it - "portion creep". Look at these familiar examples of supersized portions. See how the larger serve of fizzy drink, juice, muffins and popcorn will stack on the kilojoules and add another layer to your midriff.

Scientists have found that weight-loss surgery has a dramatic effect on type 2 diabetes and can even eliminate symptoms. Now, researchers are attempting to find out what is behind this diabetes “cure? and are even looking for alternative ways to mimic the surgery’s results.

Do you spend the weekend unwinding a little too much, only to find come Monday morning the needle on your weighing scales isn't quite as favourable as you'd hoped?

According to researchers our eating habits change quite dramatically at weekends, particularly as we reach for more alcoholic beverages and calorie-dense foods. If this is the case for you it can certainly be very easy to gain weight over time.

According to a recent study by researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, obese or diabetic teenagers and young adults generally start showing early signs of damaged heart arteries that may cause heart attacks, strokes and shortened lives.

The recommendation builds on the agency's earlier guidelines that recommend a weight gain of 15 to 25 pounds for overweight women, 25 to 35 pounds for normal women, and 28 to 40 pounds for underweight women.

Two state cabinet officers visited a Fayette County middle school this week to announce a grant program designed to promote physical fitness.

The Active Schools Grant will provide middle schools with $5,000 to adopt physical activity programs that meet federal guidelines, Secretary of Health Everette James announced during a visit to Albert Gallatin South Middle School in Point Marion. Schools that receive the Health Department funds will receive an additional $10,000 from various foundations, including the Highmark Foundation.