Researchers have homed in on a single gut microbe that acts to prevent fat gain, even with a high-fat diet. The discovery adds to the booming science of finding ways to enlist the microbes that ...

Although many people believe that gaining weight is an inevitable consequence of modern life, there might be more going on here than meets the eye as fat accumulates around the abdomen. This seeming ...

"Cortisol belly" is a popular term used to describe weight gain mostly around your belly area, or abdomen. Sometimes it's called "hormonal belly." It’s not a medical term or diagnosis, but it could be ...

Keeping weight off during middle age is not easy. As the years pass, many people—especially men—find themselves gaining stubborn belly fat. Now, researchers have uncovered key reasons why this happens ...

In a recent perspective article published in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers drew attention to the possible role of lifestyle disruptions in driving fat gain and discussed what is ...

Losing weight can be tricky. Gaining muscle isn’t exactly a walk in the park, either. So, losing weight and gaining muscle at the same time? Impossible, right? Not necessarily. Key Takeaways: Body ...

The fitness journey often presents an emotional challenge when the scale shows unexpected increases after dedicated workout sessions. This perplexing phenomenon, while initially discouraging, ...

Some people with hyperparathyroidism may notice weight gain or weight loss. These changes may occur due to factors like underlying medical conditions or appetite changes. Hyperparathyroidism is ...

Talk about a heavy dose. While the bulk of news coverage is focused on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic that cause weight loss, licensed pharmacist Dr. Kati Forbes has spotlighted six medications “that’ll low ...

I’m a working mom of three kids ages 18, 20 and 23, so I just thought the hustle and bustle of keeping up with everything was exhausting me. I continuously complained to my therapist that I am ...

Whether you've just started your fitness journey or you've set up a full home gym, you probably have a goal in mind. From losing weight to gaining muscle, becoming fit is a process. If you're hoping ...