One of the most common complaints from women in midlife is noticing their body hangs onto more weight around the midsection — seemingly for no particular reason. Frustrating, right? Like many other ...

Keeping weight off during middle age is not easy. As the years pass, many people—especially men—find themselves gaining stubborn belly fat. Now, researchers have uncovered key reasons why this happens ...

The rounded midsection that many people dismiss as a cosmetic concern carries far more serious implications than appearance alone. Abdominal fat, particularly the deep visceral variety that surrounds ...

Researchers have homed in on a single gut microbe that acts to prevent fat gain, even with a high-fat diet. The discovery ...

A microbe called Turicibacter improves metabolic health and reduces weight gain in mice on a high-fat diet. The results could lead to new ways to control weight by adjusting gut bacteria.

Belly fat is one of the most stubborn and frustrating types of weight gain and in many cases, it has nothing to do with overeating or lack of exercise. For many people, especially women, belly fat is ...

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

“While no food literally melts belly fat, dinners that include lean protein and high-fiber vegetables and whole grains or ...

The numbers on the scale keep dropping, your clothes fit better, and people notice your transformation. Yet when you look in the mirror, that stubborn belly bulge remains frustratingly unchanged. This ...

Oatmeal is the third food you should eat for breakfast, according to Collingwood. “Oats are packed with soluble fiber, which ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key takeaways Hormonal changes during menopause naturally shift fat storage toward the abdomen, causing what some call “menobelly” or menopause ...