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The American Medical Association has officially declared that obesity is a disease.

Obesity is officially a disease, says American Medical Association

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Obesity is officially a disease, the American Medical Association has determined, a decision which gives added seriousness to a condition that affects more than … Read More

Christina Aguilera performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Slimmer, trimmer Christina Aguilera wows at Billboard Music Awards

By Randee Dawn, TODAY Show

Christina Aguilera has brought the genie out of the bottle one more time -- surprising and delighting viewers at last night's Billboard Music Awards with a … Read More

If you have to choose between a tablet and a laptop these tips might help.

7 Reasons to choose a tablet over a laptop

By Monica Vila

If you are thinking about buying a tablet computer, then you should probably compare it to the productivity and convenience you get from a laptop. After all, … Read More

Many frequently-prescribed medications are associated with weight gain.

Prescription medications that make you gain weight

By Dr. Joseph Sirven

Does this sound familiar to you?  You have been really doing everything right to lose weight; watching what you eat, exercising and feeling like you are … Read More

Eva Longoria talks depression on an upcoming episode of "The Dr. Oz Show."

Eva Longoria says “I was depressed” after divorce

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Eva Longoria fully expected to be married forever when she said “I do” in 2007 to NBA basketball player Tony Parker in a lavish ceremony held in Paris, … Read More

Jessica Alba reveals the secret to her stunning post-baby bod.

Jessica Alba admits to wearing double corset to get skinny after baby

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Jessica Alba didn’t opt for diet shakes or double-session workouts in order to lose the baby weight; instead the mom of two chose a decidedly more … Read More

Oven-baked tostones can be just as crispy as the fried version.

A healthy idea: Fool-proof baked alternatives to fried classics

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There’s no getting around the truth: Fried foods and snacks are an undeniable part of the classic Latin diet. Whether it’s crispy alcapurria purchased from … Read More

Trina pregnant with Lorenzo at the White House. (Photo courtesy Trina M. Fresco)

Mami real talk: I gained 160 lbs for my pregnancies

By Trina M. Fresco

When I became pregnant in 2004 I had a constant sense of hunger. I ate tremendous quantities of everything in sight and had a very special place in my heart for … Read More

The fourth story in our series based on our NBC Latino/Zogby surveys looks at lighter issues.

NBC Latino/IBOPE Zogby Survey: On Food, Sex and Money

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The NBC Latino/IBOPE Zogby survey series  ends with a a look at lighter issues and how Latinos feel about them. When it comes to the last time they weighed … Read More

Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares, MIss Venezuela is crowned Miss World as it Celebrates its 60th birthday at Earls Court, London on November 6, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Beauty pageants: Empowering Latinas as long as they avoid the pitfalls

By Erika L. Sánchez

Helen Troncoso, 34, began participating in pageants when she was 13-years-old. “It was a wholesome way to bond with girls my age,” she says. “It gave me … Read More