When you start exercising, the hormone that controls appetite—ghrelin—goes down, which means you don’t feel very hungry. At ...

New research reveals biological factors, not just effort, influence weight loss success, highlighting the need for ...

Another place where healthy foods can easily work against you is when you eat out, even if you’re grabbing a nice big salad, ...

An exercise schedule for healthy weight loss typically involves a combination of cardiovascular exercise and strength training. Tracking daily calorie consumption also helps. Choosing the right ...

Calculating your ideal body weight (IBW) can help you gain some insight into your possible risk for weight-related health conditions. However, this tool doesn’t always provide an accurate assessment.

Melatonin is a hormone that regulates your sleep-wake cycle. Some research shows melatonin supplements might promote modest ...

“Imagine a person who is 220 pounds and has energy needs of 2,500 calories per day,” said Cátia Martins, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences in the UAB School of Health ...

While both look the same on the scale, water weight and body fat are distinctly different. Water weight tends to come on quickly, while body fat builds up gradually. Share on Pinterest Kerkez/Getty ...

Every January, it can seem like the pressure to lose weight enters full swing. Ads for diet supplements and weight loss drugs ...

A new study tracked weight changes associated with eight popular drugs. By Christina Caron Weight gain has long been a common side effect of antidepressants, but some of them are more likely to add ...