Study shows that obesity in young women is linked to depression brought on by low self esteem.

Researchers think that obesity might be linked to depression, as well as behavioral disorders by a pathway called the HPA axis.

Obesity and depression are linked, but it's hard to say which causes the other. Learn what factors are known to cause obesity.

Obesity is often linked to depression; why, then, is this true mostly for women, and why not all women? Learn some theories behind the obesity-depression connection.

Obesity in girls ages nine to 12 is linked to heart disease and depression later in life; growing up a healthy adult starts with being a healthy child.

Depression in young women is linked to the metabolic syndrome; this involves a cluster of symptoms, including abdominal obesity, which raises heart disease risk.

It's not clear whether obesity or depression comes first, but they are linked, especially in women. Here's some practical advice on how to address both diseases.

Obesity and depression are often linked in young women; obesity results in depression, which in turn causes over-eating. Learn how to break this cycle.

Depression isn't the only disease linked to obesity; overweight women are in danger of developing many other disorders. Learn more about obesity and the risks associated with it.