Getting into the habit of weighing yourself weekly is a guaranteed way to help avoid the kilos creeping up on us. Aim to ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormones like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and ...

The antidepressant medication Lexapro has been linked to weight gain. A recent study links antidepressants to weight changes. Doctors say there are a few things you can do if you gain weight on an ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Creatine may cause weight gain from water retention and muscle growth.Skipping a loading dose of creatine can slow down the muscle-building ...

You might gain a small amount of weight during ovulation because of bloating and water retention caused by hormonal changes. Avoiding certain foods and walking after eating may help. When you’re ...

Weight gain during your period is temporary and usually ends once the period is over. Eating complex carbohydrates and reducing salt may help lessen weight gain during periods. Severe PMS symptoms may ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

There is little evidence that HRT causes people to gain weight. Weight gain during menopause has more to do with the changes in metabolism than whether a person takes HRT. Hormone replacement therapy ...

Weight loss used to be a big problem for people with HIV. The virus lessens your appetite. It also causes infections that your body has to burn extra calories to fight. Before good treatments were ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) causes malnutrition and weight loss rather than weight gain. Medications may help someone with EPI reach a moderate weight. EPI is a condition in which the ...