weight gain

Forget the freshman 15: A recent study out of Ohio State University found that women are more likely to gain weight in the two years after marriage, and men are more likely to gain in the first couple of years after a divorce.

The fear of getting fat is cited as one of the most common reasons why women choose to go off the pill or not to take it all and it may be one reason why many women head to the pharmacy seeking alternate, fat-free forms of contraception.

A recent study examines how certain personality types are more likely to gain weight or go on yoyo diets than others. This should be a surprise to no one.

Are you naturally grumpy or happy, sociable or introverted, optimistic or cynical? Your answer can help predict whether you'll become overweight in your lifetime, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association that pinpointed who was most likely to gain weight or stay slim.

Worried that a lot of exercise will lead to overeating? Learn why you shouldn't be, and find out what the research says