Hormones can be helpful heroes, supporting the immune system and a healthy sleep-wake schedule. But they can also be culprits of frustrating body issues, like excess weight that won’t come off despite ...

A hormone that reverses obesity in mice appears to work by signaling to a brain region involved in metabolism and appetite regulation, the same area targeted by the popular GLP-1 drugs. The finding, ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormones like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and testosterone play a direct role in metabolism, appetite, and fat storage. Hormone ...

For women with overweight/obesity trying to lose weight, perimenopause and menopause bring special challenges. Hormonal changes can wreak havoc physically and emotionally, making it more difficult to ...

NEW ORLEANS — Many of us who have tried to lose weight have been told we're just not trying hard enough. And for women after menopause, the newest study suggests it may be something completely out of ...

New-generation GLP-1 drugs, such as retatrutide, are achieving higher rates of weight loss. How much weight is too much and ...

Late-night eating habits are seen as the new normal, but they could be slowing your metabolism and increasing belly fat.