Metabolism

Some people do all the right things and still can’t lose weight. The problem may be a slow metabolism. (Yes, it’s real.) Now, medical science can help.

For some people, weight loss is hard because of constant signals between the brain and gut. Here’s how obesity doctors can help.

Renee’s moods often set off emotional eating. When a physician helped her understand why, she started seeing the weight loss success she wanted.

Early humans got really good at holding onto fat reserves to survive. But that isn’t helping us manage weight in the 21st century.

Did you know your gut health can affect your ability to lose weight? Here’s how and what to do for better gut health.

When you first start weight treatment with medications, it usually takes a few weeks for weight loss to kick in. Here's what to expect.

Excess weight isn’t due to an underactive thyroid as previously thought, or really even “weight”

It’s true that your DNA is a factor. Here’s what the science says.

No one likes yo-yo dieting—most people want to keep excess weight off, not regain it. Unfortunately there's a biological cycle that keeps the yo-yo going. Here's what you need to know to outsmart it.