Bulimia may lead to weight gain rather than loss due to binge eating, as purging doesn’t significantly reduce caloric intake. Weight changes are also possible during recovery. Bulimia nervosa is an ...

With a simple standard MRI scan of the brain, it may soon be possible to predict which people with mental illnesses will gain ...

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 ...

This time of year, millions of people turn to diets, exercise and medication to help them get their weight in check. New CU Boulder research suggests another surprising tool could help them achieve ...

Obesity often brings about, or exacerbates, depression and anxiety. Yet some of the most effective drugs for managing depression are also known to cause weight gain. Your patients, then, may worry ...