“When people feel shamed about their weight, that actually increases their risk of weight gain over time,” Puhl ... and it signals the body to deposit fat around the abdomen.

Sleep apnea may lead to weight gain by disrupting sleep, affecting hunger hormones, slowing metabolism, and more. Lifestyle ...

Weight gain is so common among first-year college students that it has spawned the phrase "the freshman 15" -- though that figure is something of a myth. More often, studies have found, college ...

Eating too much protein can lead to weight gain, and diets very high in protein can stress the kidneys. This all begs the question: How do you get fat? Any of the macronutrients—fat ...