New findings suggest a subtle nightly pattern may have wider effects than many realize, with changes appearing sooner than ...

A new study found people who shortened their sleep by almost 80 minutes a night for six weeks gained weight—one pound on average—and were more sedentary.

People who shortened their sleep by around 80 minutes a night for six weeks gained weight—1 pound on average—and were more sedentary, researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians ...

A study of more than 1 million women has found that excessive weight gain during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of ...

Despite regular exercise, a person may gain weight for several reasons. These include increased muscle mass, water retention, and stress responses. If a person’s goal is to lose or maintain weight, ...

I didn’t think that was unusual, because everyone in my family liked to sleep! My only hint that maybe that wasn’t typical ...

For so many people who find themselves pregnant and excited to start a family with their partner, there’s also a mixed bag of ...

Obesity often brings about, or exacerbates, depression and anxiety. Yet some of the most effective drugs for managing depression are also known to cause weight gain. Your patients, then, may worry ...