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 ...

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 adds to the booming science of finding ways to enlist the microbes that ...

A new large scale study published in JAMA Network Open adds strong evidence to a long running health debate. When it comes to ...

Sudden or persistent bloating isn't always about weight gain. A doctor explains when bloating becomes a warning sign, the symptoms to track and why early evaluation matters.

You're grinding through your day in bustling traffic, chasing that next deadline, only to crash with unexplained fatigue, stubborn belly fat that won't budge, o ...

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

A Harvard-trained doctor reveals a simple ten-minute walk after meals can help manage blood sugar. This habit aids in lowering glucose levels and reducing insulin spikes. It benefits those with ...

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 ...