Weight Gain

Menopause

Menopause symptoms differ for every woman — and so does treatment

Going back to the office? The colder temperature could lead to weight gain

Temperature Weight Gain

Americans have piled on the pounds during the COVID-19 pandemic

Weight gain during pandemic

Workplace wellness programs have little impact on overall staff health, study finds

Workplace wellness programs

Here's how to stick to a weight loss plan in the new year

Weight Loss Plan

Is spot reduction a myth or a feasible way to lose weight?

Spot reduction: Fact or Myth?

Men gain more weight during freshman year than women, study finds

Burger Fries

Study is the first to find processed foods can lead to overeating, weight gain

processed food weight gain

Children's Health

Apparently, the chemicals in household dust can spur weight gain

dust weight gain

Turns out, you can't actually catch up on sleep, according to this study

weekend sleep unsplash

Drexel launches outpatient clinic for eating disorders, weight management

The Drexel Dragon on Drexel University's campus in Philadelphia.

More men are using antidepressants, but many factors still keep them from seeking mental health help

Study links daily check-ins to weight loss, but does the scale tell the whole story?

Study: If you’re not getting enough sleep, expect a thicker waistline

Why CHOP wants to study your baby's poo

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