Obesity rates have risen in recent decades. In 2012, over 66% of the U.S. population had either overweight or obesity (1). If you eat more calories than you need for energy, weight gain can result.

Like most people at this time of year, statistician Nathan Yau has calories on the brain. But you'll find no sugar plum visions here; Yau is thinking about fast food---specifically, how to eat less of ...

In the eyes of many, it's a dirty word. In an age of body positivity, God forbid anyone mention the dreaded word: calories. But, I'm going to say it — calorie-counting has actually helped me improve ...

This story is part of 12 Days of Tips, helping you make the most of your tech, home and health during the holiday season. Weight management is simply a game of calories in and calories out. A calorie ...

Calorie counting apps are a blessing in this day and age. We use these apps to track our calorie intake at each meal and count our calories to reach our goals to achieve our desired body goals. These ...

The way restaurants and other food establishments in the United States label calorie counts on their menus could look different starting this spring, and while some politicians and industry groups are ...