Prospective data show holiday weight gain in college students is modest and driven by higher lean mass, not body fat, offering reassurance for clinicians advising young adults.

A new study from an obesity researcher reveals that college students and older adults gain holiday weight just in different ways. With the holidays behind us, many Americans are seeing the numbers on ...

The teenage years are a tough time for everyone. Self-doubt, hormone changes, and self-esteem issues all contribute to the mood changes, stress, and struggles of early adolescence. Teen girls often ...

Research backs up how sustained indulgence can lead to weight gain. One study of college students found body weight rose by ...

An obese woman ­presents with polyuria and blurred vision Strategies focusing on small weight reductions population wide may be more beneficial than weight loss for high-risk individuals. The great ...