Recommendations for optimal gestational weight gain are different depending on a woman's body mass index (BMI), ranging from ...

Women with overweight or obesity had greater odds of discontinuing combined oral contraceptive pills due to perceived weight ...

Aging is a natural process that impacts every part of our lives, from our mental outlook to our physical health. For Black women, navigating the challenges of weight gain with age can bring specific ...

Several factors can contribute to weight gain in both men and women, but women often have a greater challenge. This can be due to sociological or psychological reasons, as well as those that are ...

Women, beware! Sleeping with the TV going or a light on in your bedroom could make you gain some weight. Researchers with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences looked at women who ...

Eating more eggs is linked to weight gain in postmenopausal women, especially those with a high intake of Western foods such as processed and red meat, french fries, sweets, and desserts. Genetic ...

Menopausal weight gain is common, driven by hormonal changes and decreased muscle mass and energy expenditure. Hormone therapy is weight neutral and should not be used for weight loss; it may help ...

The menopausal transition is a pivotal time in women’s health, bringing about profound hormonal, metabolic and physiologic ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study finds that young, low-income women often gain too much weight during pregnancy, raising concerns about the potential long-term impact on their obesity risk.

After winning Miss Universe, Harnaaz Sandhu faced weight gain due to Celiac disease and body-shaming. She then embarked on a ...