In another, perhaps counterintuitive study, mice that had all their gut bacteria wiped out were protected from gaining as ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormones like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and ...

January often brings a sense of reset, along with goals of building muscle and losing fat – also known as body recomposition ...

And while lifestyle choices still matter, the underlying cause isn’t willpower. It’s physiology.

Turns out this myth is nuts. For decades it’s been widely believed that eating nuts causes weight gain. Tree nuts in particular have a high calorie and fat content, prompting skepticism as to whether ...

Fat substitutes used in low-calorie foods can contribute to weight gain and obesity, according to a report by the American Psychological Association. A study by researchers at Purdue University using ...

Researchers have successfully tweaked a specialized compound from brown seaweed that appears to hold powerful anti-obesity potential – not through appetite suppression or fat burning, but by targeting ...

Explore the truth behind the myth that fat turns into muscle. Learn how to effectively lose fat and gain muscle ...

Is white rice really the reason behind weight gain? A registered dietitian explains how calories, portion size and fibre, not ...

"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 ...

Weight gain is common in women during perimenopause and after menopause, but the physical changes underlying it start much ...