Unintentional weight loss is defined as a noticeable decrease in body weight that occurs without the individual actively attempting to lose weight. If a person is eating the same diet and has not ...

There are many causes of fast and unintentional weight loss during a cancer diagnosis. Here are some of the most common reasons. For many people, weight loss is the first visible sign of cancer. About ...

Using data from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (HPFS), Dr. Qiao-Li Wang and colleagues recently set out to further characterize the association between ...

If you’ve ever noticed a sudden drop in weight after an illness, you’ve experienced unintentional weight loss fluctuation. But if you can’t point to something that may have caused the change on the ...

Hormones like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and testosterone play a direct role in metabolism, appetite, and fat storage. Hormone imbalances can make weight loss harder and contribute to weight ...

Weight loss medications may help adults who are ages 65 years or older improve their health and manage obesity-related conditions. The benefits and risks depend on the drug, your overall health, and ...

Hormones can be helpful heroes, supporting the immune system and a healthy sleep-wake schedule. But they can also be culprits of frustrating body issues, like excess weight that won’t come off despite ...

Weight management becomes more complex as people age due to health considerations, mobility challenges, and nutritional factors. Understanding the role of diet and exercise in weight management can ...