A study of more than 1 million women has found that excessive weight gain during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of ...

Putting on weight earlier in life may be more dangerous than previously thought. Researchers found that early adulthood obesity significantly raises the risk of premature death, especially from major ...

Bulimia may lead to weight gain rather than loss due to binge eating, as purging doesn’t significantly reduce caloric intake. Weight changes are also possible during recovery. Bulimia nervosa is an ...

Find out what causes menopausal weight gain and learn ways to help minimize it.

Hot flashes and mood swings may steal the spotlight during the “change of life,” but they’re only part of the story. Research shows up to 70% of women gain weight during the menopause transition, with ...

Despite regular exercise, a person may gain weight for several reasons. These include increased muscle mass, water retention, and stress responses. If a person’s goal is to lose or maintain weight, ...

Megan Markoff, director of nutrition at coaching company Pallas, was scrolling Instagram when she saw a controversial post claiming “running made me fat.” She grabbed her phone and recorded a response ...