The link between being overweight or obese and other health issues is clearly established for conditions like heart disease, cancer and diabetes. But a person's weight may be related to migraines as well.

Excessive pounds can put added pressure on the joints of obese individuals. Man or woman, that added pressure may contribute to arthritis. But new research suggests that obesity may have a bigger impact on arthritis in women than in men.

Extra pounds from fat can stress the body in a number of ways. For older adults, excess weight can rub the knees the wrong way.

Osteoarthritis, known as “wear and tear” arthritis, affects more than 20 million people in the US. Avoiding undue stress on your joints early on makes a huge difference in old age.   

Being "big boned" as a kid is one thing. But having big bones doesn't mean the bones are strong and dense.

One major consideration when undergoing knee replacement surgery is whether the new knee will actually be an improvement over the original knee.

Children who are obese are at risk of developing a number of diseases. Could multiple sclerosis (MS) be one of those diseases?

Carrying excess weight can aggravate your lower back and cause other musculoskeletal problems. But when it comes to slipped discs in the spine, not much is known about the effect of that excess weight.

If you are overweight, those extra pounds could be adding to the wear and tear on your knee joints. Gaining more weight could make knee pain and function even worse.

Being obese or overweight can make osteoarthritis worse. Staying physically active is one of the best ways to avoid putting on extra pounds. However, many osteoarthritis patients remain inactive.