Anthony Davis has already turned heads this offseason, but not for a dunk or a block — it’s his weight gain. Reports suggest Davis has added roughly 15 pounds, bringing him closer to 268 pounds. For ...

Most people have come across Reddit threads where users claim “That pregnancy prevention pill made me gain weight,” often followed by heated back-and-forth debates — or seen X users posting, “IDK if I ...

Weight gain is one of the most talked-about side effects of birth control, and one of the biggest concerns for many women considering it. For decades, women have claimed that they gained weight after ...

ART is crucial for HIV management but can lead to significant weight gain, affecting quality of life and adherence. A study found 24% of participants experienced a 5% or greater weight gain, ...

It was night sweats, wild mood swings, and, ironically, significant hair loss that first sent Kate, 54, a New York–based hairstylist, to her doctor in her late 40s looking for relief; she was ...

Many people in perimenopause notice that they gain weight, especially around their mid-section. As estrogen levels dip, there’s a cascade effect in the body that makes it harder for women to keep ...

Quitting smoking often leads to weight gain due to a combination of decreased metabolism and increased eating. The metabolic boost from nicotine accounts for 31% of weight gain, while increased eating ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Previous, smaller studies had found that patients tended to gain weight while on the Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor tofacitinib. This study, funded by tofacitinib's manufacturer, analyzed data from more ...

The first time I took creatine, I gained 10 pounds in two weeks. At the time, I was ecstatic. I was in high school, and my goal, like many boys my age, was to put on as much weight—ideally muscle—as ...

Drug-induced weight gain is a common problem for patients, especially those with severe mental illnesses who must take their medications indefinitely to reduce the risk of symptom relapse. Patients ...