As we found in our recent research, our brains also have powerful mechanisms for defending body weight – and can sort of ...

"Eat less and exercise more.” That’s the advice taught in medical school that OB/GYN Mary Claire Haver, MD, gave patients whenever they complained about menopausal weight gain. And when they returned, ...

Coffee is well recognized as having a positive impact on long-term health. Drinking the equivalent of three to four cups of instant coffee a day reduces the risk of many health conditions including ...

For some people, gaining weight in a healthy and sustainable way can be just as challenging as losing weight. If you’re ...

Thousands of Australians struggle with serious mental health conditions. But when the recommended treatment involves antipsychotic medications, the side effects are excess kilos, which only adds ...

This time of year, millions of people turn to diets, exercise and medication to help them get their weight in check. New CU Boulder research suggests another surprising tool could help them achieve ...

Rice is a global dietary staple, deeply rooted in cultures and cuisines around the world. In fact, nearly three-fourths of the planet’s population relies on rice as a primary food source. Yet, a ...

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 ...

Lauren Ball works for The University of Queensland and receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland Health and Mater Misericordia. She is a Director of Dietitians ...