Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal explains why many women see a sudden 1–2 kg weight gain before their periods and why it is ...

Midlife weight gain often begins during perimenopause, years before menopause, as hormonal shifts alter fat storage, muscle ...

Maybe during your last workout, you heard from a gym buddy that taking creatine—one of the more studied (and trending!) workout supplements—can contribute to lean muscle growth. However, that same ...

Weight gain is a common and often unwanted side effect of certain antidepressants, such as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). It’s a major reason some people don’t take their antidepressants as ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) causes malnutrition and weight loss rather than weight gain. Medications may help someone with EPI reach a moderate weight. EPI is a condition in which the ...

Simple hacks rooted in science can help you keep festive weight gain in check. Here is a practical guide to help you have ...

There is little evidence that HRT causes people to gain weight. Weight gain during menopause has more to do with the changes in metabolism than whether a person takes HRT. Hormone replacement therapy ...

New research is comparing the weight changes of patients taking different types of antidepressants, one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. The study, published on ...

Some blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) may cause weight gain, loss, or neither. The beta-blockers atenolol, metoprolol, and propranolol are commonly linked to weight gain. If you’re ...