Keeping weight off during middle age is not easy. As the years pass, many people—especially men—find themselves gaining stubborn belly fat. Now, researchers have uncovered key reasons why this happens ...

Adverse situations experienced by the mother during childhood—such as neglect or physical, psychological or sexual ...

Drug-induced weight gain is a common problem for patients, especially those with severe mental illnesses who must take their medications indefinitely to reduce the risk of symptom relapse.