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 ...

Share on Pinterest Smoking may lead to weight gain and increased belly fat, new research finds. SimpleImages/Getty Images Many don’t quit smoking out of fear they will gain weight. Weight gain is ...

Ever wondered how much food it really takes to gain a single pound of fat? Personal trainer Eric Roberts has cleared up the mystery on TikTok, revealing that it takes much more than you might think.

There are many foods we consume that may seem healthy or harmless. They’re often seen as light and weight-friendly options that won’t affect inflammation or fat loss goals. However, one look at the ...

Trainer JJ Peterson went from 184 pounds to 245 pounds in 120 days. — -- It's a weight-loss show with a big, fat twist. On the new A&E show "Fit to Fat to Fit," personal trainer JJ Peterson had ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Belly fat — both the visible kind and the deep kind that sits around your organs — is caused by a combination of factors. This ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have been measuring fat cells to determine if there is an association with weight management issues. Hernandez & Sorokina/Stocksy Researchers report that large fat cells ...

"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 ...

Belly fat — both the visible kind and the deep kind that sits around your organs — is caused by a combination of factors. This includes factors within your control, like your diet and physical ...