Obesity is a global epidemic and a major cause of morbidity and mortality because it increases the risk for comorbidities, ...

A man who admits to developing "a bit of a gut and a love handles situation" asks for advice after getting into a "stand-off" with his girlfriend over his weight -- as he accuses her of just "missing" ...

Obesity is not a single disease. New research shows distinct biological phenotypes that explain why weight gain and treatment ...

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 ...

Your defended weight range can gradually shift upward through hormonal, metabolic, environmental, and microbiome-driven changes that push the body toward higher weight. Questions about why weight gain ...

Share on Pinterest Intense exercise may contribute to weight gain by reducing subsequent exercise sessions and also lowering body temperature, a new study found. EMS-FORSTER-PRODUCTIONS/Getty Images A ...