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A fact sheet that summarizes the evidence linking overweight and obesity to the risk of various cancers and to cancer survivorship.

Reaching a healthy weight can help you get pregnant and improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Extra weight leads to many diseases that affect women. A doctor or nurse you feel comfortable with can help you reach a healthier weight.

Learn about binge eating disorder, including how it is treated and how it affects women, from the Office on Women’s Health.

Learn what can cause a negative body image and how to promote a healthy body image from the Office on Women’s Health.

Learn steps you can take to manage health problems and lower your risk for stroke.

Slideshow of health problems that raise a woman’s risk for heart disease.

Learn about risks for certain health problems if you are overweight or have obesity. Learn about emotional and social problems linked to overweight and obesity.

Many factors can affect your weight, leading to overweight, obesity, or extreme obesity. Being overweight or having obesity may lead to certain health problems.

Learn how healthy eating and physical activity may help you lose weight. Eating healthy foods and being physically active may help you stay at a healthy weight.