Weight Gain

From nut butters to excess fruit and sweeteners, smoothies can pack more calories than expected, making this "healthy" habit a hidden risk for weight gain and blood sugar spikes

If weight gain after 35 feels unexplained and doesn't improve with lifestyle changes, it could be thyroid-related. Doctors share warning signs and when to seek help

A large real-world study finds patients stopping semaglutide or tirzepatide may not regain as much weight as expected, aided by treatment switches, restarts, and lifestyle support

As GLP-1 use rises, research and experts warn the post-drug phase may be a critical window for weight gain, metabolic instability and unexpected pregnancies

A growing number of Indian families are facing insulin resistance-a silent health issue that often leads to diabetes. Know the signs, risks and lifestyle changes that can help prevent it early

Advances in obesity and metabolism research may mean that future therapies can be able to turn down these signals that drive the body back to its original weight, even beyond the treatment period

A new study finds that college students often misjudge how much they eat, especially in dining halls or social settings, highlighting how environment drives calorie intake and weight gain

From balanced home meals to fun, everyday activities, here's how you can ease back into fitness and lose festive weight sustainably.

A few extra mithai and fried snacks may seem harmless, but experts say festive overeating can trigger visible fat gain within days

researchers found that individuals in the highest UPF intake group (60 per cent to 79 per cent of daily calories) had an 11 per cent higher likelihood of elevated hs-CRP levels

Ageing slows our body's natural calorie burners, but a new study shows how reactivating beige fat could help tackle weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease

Many people using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro regain the weight after stopping- experts explain why it happens, who's at risk, and how to keep the weight off

International timekeepers are meeting in France to debate the future of the bothersome leap second

Scientists have uncovered details of the metabolism of late-night eating associated with weight gain and diabetes, according to a study. While the connection between time, sleep and obesity is well-known, it is misunderstood because research showed that overnutrition can disrupt circadian rhythms and change fat tissue, the study by a team of researchers from the Northwestern University stated. It also showed that energy release may be the molecular mechanism through which the internal clocks of human beings control energy balance. From this understanding, the scientists also found that daytime is the ideal time in the light environment of the Earth's rotation when it is most optimal to dissipate energy as heat. These findings, published in the journal Science, have broad implications from dieting to sleep loss and the way patients who require long-term nutritional assistance are fed. "It is well known, albeit poorly understood, that insults to the body clock are going to be insult

People who were sedentary for 10 hours a day were 48 per cent more likely to die during the study than people who moved more

My weight gain is a result of the cook's calorific regime, says the author

Why exercise underwhelms for weight reduction remains an open question

Only 41% of the change in weight was explained by genes