Myths about health are common online, from how coffee can help you lose weight (it’s complicated) to how protein shakes are necessary to build muscle (they’re not). A Feb. 4 Facebook post adds to the ...

Weight gain often appears straightforward — consuming more calories than the body burns leads to extra pounds. However, ...

Some people experience weight gain during treatment with Vraylar. While exercise may be helpful, it’s crucial not to overheat or dehydrate. Taking Vraylar can affect your metabolism, such as ...

Spare tire got you feeling deflated? A functional medicine specialist says a hormonal imbalance could be to blame for your weight troubles. Dr. Pranav Vyas, a chiropractor and acupuncturist in the ...

A June 2023 Twitter thread from Democratic presidential primary challenger Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that began with a video of him performing pushups also stated an allegedly science-based fact — that ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Belly fat — both the visible kind and the deep kind that sits around your organs — is caused by a combination of factors. This ...

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 ...

As people prepared for swimsuit season in 2025, a claim spread online that drinking Hawaiian pink salt mixed with lemon water promotes weight loss. For example, one user on TikTok demonstrated in a ...

Protein powders are effective at helping to build muscle shortly after a workout. But can protein shakes help you gain weight? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Stress hormones can have a number of effects on your body, including changes in weight. Stress can mess with your metabolism, appetite, and digestion and lead to weight loss. Sleep, relaxation, and ...