Researchers have homed in on a single gut microbe that acts to prevent fat gain, even with a high-fat diet. The discovery adds to the booming science of finding ways to enlist the microbes that ...

A microbe called Turicibacter improves metabolic health and reduces weight gain in mice on a high-fat diet. The results could lead to new ways to control weight by adjusting gut bacteria.

“If you’ve ever stepped on the scale and wondered, ‘Why am I gaining weight so fast?”, know that you’re not alone,” assures Sean Bourke, MD, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of JumpstartMD.

Personal trainer Stephanie Mansour shares simple strategies for maintaining your weight, managing stress levels and making ...

US researchers have found a gut bacterium that may help people lose weight and enhance their metabolic health.

Estrogen levels dip during perimenopause and menopause, causing unwanted changes like weight gain around the belly. Hormonal shifts, muscle loss, stress, decreased physical activity and poor sleep all ...

The analysis showed that daily calories burned remained relatively stable across different activity levels. Based on the ...

You’ve been eating less for months, maybe even years, convinced that creating a calorie deficit is the key to lasting weight loss. But your body has been quietly fighting back, slowing your metabolism ...

Diet isn't always the main reason for those extra pounds. Feb. 4, 2014— -- intro:The frustration of seeing extra pounds on the scale—or of a too-tight waistband that you know used to fit—is ...

Diet experts weigh in on healthy festive eating to avoid weight gain, from foods with nutritional ‘superpowers’ to alternatives to sugar.

Wondering if eating bread affects your weight? Here’s what research shows about how types, portions, and overall diet play a role. Bread has long been a dietary staple, but it’s often blamed for ...