Have you started eating healthier and exercising more to lose weight, build muscle, improve your health or address some lab results? Yet when you step on the scale after weeks of putting in effort at ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Working out while trying to lose weight can feel like it’s you against the scale. One day your weight is ...

The antidepressant medication Lexapro has been linked to weight gain. A recent study links antidepressants to weight changes. Doctors say there are a few things you can do if you gain weight on an ...

A women in perimenopause asks: Why am I gaining weight when I haven’t changed any of my eating or exercise habits and what can I do? Jessica shares an explanation as well as thoughts on how to respond ...

Despite regular exercise, a person may gain weight for several reasons. These include increased muscle mass, water retention, and stress responses. If a person’s goal is to lose or maintain weight, ...

Gaining weight while eating less ranks among the most confusing and frustrating experiences anyone can face. You cut back on portions, skip the snacks and feel like you’re doing everything right, yet ...

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 ...

Bulimia may lead to weight gain rather than loss due to binge eating, as purging doesn’t significantly reduce caloric intake. Weight changes are also possible during recovery. Bulimia nervosa is an ...

Insulin, sulfonylureas, and TZDs are diabetes medications that may cause weight gain. But some, like metformin, may have weight loss potential. Others may be neutral to any weight changes. Weight ...