Diet and Weight Loss - Videos

A big name enters the fray in the argument over sugary drinks and obesity in this country. Chris Jansing reports.

Olympic track and field sensation Carmelita "The Jet" Jeter currently holds the record for being the fastest woman in the world. Watch as Carmelita reveals some of her diet and nutrition tips.

Many of us want to lose weight and this does NOT mean you need to starve yourself. We're giving you a list of some foods that will help you shed the weight.

Did you know that being deficient in vitamin B-12 can damage your central nervous system and lead to nerve pain? Find out five foods to add to your diet to increase your intake of B-12.

Are you having trouble fighting the battle of the bulge? You want to stop eating, but you can't? It might be your fault. You may be addicted to food.

Fitness guru Denise Austin advises sticking to your weight-loss goal with sticky notes!

Larry, 71, says he knows too much sugar is bad for your health, so if fruit naturally has sugar, is it possible to eat too much fruit?

According to dieticians dragon fruit is the hottest new superfood this year.

Weight loss surgery is extremely popular in the United States. But when it comes to the age of prospective patients, how young is too young?

Weight loss surgery is extremely popular in the United States. But when it comes to the age of prospective patients, how young is too young?

The tough part of a fitness challenge is staying out of the rut. How do you avoid this pitfall? It's about accountability.

Bobby Flay shows how he stays on track although surrounded by food all day.

The most important words in Bobby Flay's fitness mandate? Portion control!

Dr. Ian Smith explains the philosophy behind his new book Shred: The Revolutionary Diet. Meals are spaced throughout the day so you eat every three to four hours for a total of four meals with the option of three snacks. He says it helps prevent food boredom.

The Doctors hit the streets to ask eight fans how they curb their cravings.

Taking photographs of your meals for eight days could help you pay more attention to what you're eating, and you're more likely to eat healthy.

Colette Baron-Reid, author of Weight Loss for People who Feel too Much, joins Dr. Travis and Dr. Lisa to share her eight-week program for helping people eliminate emotional eating.Colette explains that many of us suffer from empathy overload, when we react to other people's feelings of sadness and stress. In addition, we reinforce negative feelings of ourselves. The negative feelings create chronic stress to our bodies and contribute to weight gain.

The Doctors share eight simple swaps you can make to help drop fat and calories from your diet.

Chef Rocco DiSpirito shares a tip for keeping your New Year's Resolutions.

Instead of coffee, try Choffy, which is made from brewed cacao beans. The Doctors do a taste test.

Dr. Travis and OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson share eight healthy snack alternatives - all 100 calories or less.

Are the high prices of organic food worth it? A large new body of research finds little evidence of any additional health benefits of organic versus conventionally grown food.

Statins with high dosages are more likely to cause muscle problems.

The CDC has released its report on the prevalance of cholesterol screening in the US.

A large new study suggests there's no need for patients to go hungry before getting their cholesterol checked.

Combining exercise and statin treatment gives patients with high cholesterol the best chance for survival.

According to researchers at Stanford University, organic foods are not much healthier than conventional meats, fruits and vegetables.

Fruits are a necessary part of healthy eating habits. Find out how doctors started prescribing fruit and veg to get low income families to eat healthier.

People who buy organic fruits and food, generally pay a lot more money in their effort to avoid pesticides. But is it really worth it?

Packing healthy school lunches will help your child avoid health problems later in life.