After all, excess weight can play a role in developing everything from heart disease to diabetes to certain cancers. But the advice shifts for seniors. As they age, they tend to gain fat and lose ...

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic became so popular as weight loss drugs that there was a mid-year shortage. These drugs are also ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue for seniors and can lead to serious problems like heart ...

this decrease in calorie burn can lead to weight gain if not managed carefully. Understanding the science behind aging metabolism is crucial for creating effective weight management strategies.

A new study from an obesity researcher reveals that college students and older adults gain holiday weight just in different ways.

“What is so striking about this study is that we saw a complete prevention of diet-related weight gain in these animals,” said senior author Christopher Lowry, professor of integrative physiology.

Fetuses of pregnant people who gained excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy show signs of excess fat distribution in the upper arm and in the abdomen, according to a study by researchers ...

As the new year rolls in, many people turn to diets, exercise, and medications to tackle weight gain. But recent research ...