The guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy in obese women have long been questioned. New research supports the idea of lowering or removing the current recommendation of a weight gain of at least ...

When women cross 50 they experience many changes; physical, mental, emotional. As menopause begins, hormonal shifts tend to affect bones, metabolism, mood, and also heart health. Gynaecologist ...

As women approach midlife, specifically around age 45, their bodies undergo significant changes that can affect their overall health and well-being. Weight gain during this period is a common concern ...

Feeling frustrated with menopause weight gain and bloating? You’re not alone. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, it can wreak havoc on your metabolism and make it much harder to manage weight ...

WASHINGTON — Eating for two? New guidelines are setting how much weight women should gain during pregnancy — surprisingly little if they're already overweight. The most important message: Get to a ...

Women may find themselves putting on extra pounds as they move through their forties and beyond, but it isn’t inevitable. Here, experts share the latest thinking on how to prevent and reverse midlife ...

The natural process of aging brings significant changes to every woman’s body, but Black women face unique challenges when it comes to weight gain and its health implications. As metabolism naturally ...

A woman says she was “skinny-shamed” like Luisa Zissman and made to feel she had to be “grateful” for being slim despite struggling to gain weight. Bella Barnes, 26, has always been naturally slim and ...

Obesity is a complex and multifactorial condition that affects both men and women. However, recent research has demonstrated that there are considerable disparities between the drivers of obesity in ...

As a teenager, Pamela Everland suffered from irregular and excessively heavy periods that lasted for six to eight weeks. At 19 years old, a gynecologist finally placed her on birth control to regulate ...