Hormones have a major impact on women’s lives: Puberty in your teenage years is just the beginning—between monthly cycles and pregnancy, changes in hormones are pretty much part of daily life. And as ...

There's no guide for menopause, no single type of "menopause doctor" you call to get answers when it shows up. And yet, ...

Here’s the Connection Key Takeaways: Hormones like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and testosterone play a direct role ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) causes a myriad of symptoms including weight gain around the abdomen. “PCOS belly” is the result of hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance. To get rid of a PCOS ...

Beer, with its effervescence and diverse flavors, has long been a beloved beverage in the world. Yet the age-old question persists: Does indulging in beer lead to weight gain? As with many dietary ...

Weight gain begins subtly inside the body, with the tongue being the first area to accumulate fat. This internal fat buildup can lead to snoring, the initial observable sign of weight gain, even in ...

Sudden or persistent bloating isn't always about weight gain. A doctor explains when bloating becomes a warning sign, the ...

A healthy weight loss diet is about more than the food you eat; it’s also important to consider the beverages you put in your body every day. While sticking to plain old water is always your best bet ...

Not all body fat is created equal.

People who are overweight in their twenties and become obese later in life may be three times more likely to develop cancer of either the oesophagus (food pipe) or upper stomach, according to a study ...