The weighing scale often feels intimidating, with rising numbers triggering waves of anxiety. Often, weight gain is thought to bring negative emotions, including unhappiness; it is assumed that people ...

A man’s marital status may be linked to his pants size. According to a new study published in the journal Social Science and Medicine, married men have a higher body mass index (BMI) compared to ...

Marriage and divorce are life-changing events, the effects of which are evident in innumerable ways — including on the bathroom scale. Both marriage and divorce appear to lead to weight gain among ...

Obesity is a complex and multifactorial condition that affects both men and women. However, recent research has demonstrated that there are considerable disparities between the drivers of obesity in ...

Men, women and children in the U.S. have double-digit gains in average weight. — -- With larger portion sizes and many foods higher in fat, it’s not a surprise to find that the average weight of ...