In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old Russian fitness trainer Dmitry Nuyanzin, died from heart failure after consuming 10,000 calories per day for multiple weeks, during his weight gain challenge. The ...

Can weight loss mean loss of life? New research shows that both extreme weight loss and weight gain significantly increase the risk of death in obese individuals with heart disease. In this most ...

Eating disorders are often associated with extreme weight loss, but what many people don’t realize is that they can also lead to significant weight gain. This paradox can be confusing and distressing ...

Are fasting, calorie counting and deprivation slowing your metabolism and preventing you from meeting your weight loss goals? The basic theory behind a calorie deficit is simple: Burn more calories ...

Summary: A pooled analysis tracked 95 adults who shortened their nightly sleep by a modest 80 minutes over six weeks. The researchers discovered that this minor deprivation is a potent metabolic ...

Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, solves the mystery case of Leslie, a woman who experienced unexplained weight gain and a host of other symptoms. Following is a ...