Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...

“Thyroid belly,” the abdominal weight gain that’s thought to go hand-in-hand with low thyroid conditions, has gained a lot of attention on social media recently. But the truth about the condition—and ...

Weight gain isn't always bad, but noticing isolated areas of your body changing shape and composition can be a warning sign. Most commonly, this type of spot fat gaining happens around the stomach, ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Stuffing has the potential to raise your blood pressure due to its high sodium content.Processed, boxed stuffing mixes often have particularly ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key takeaways Hormonal changes during menopause naturally shift fat storage toward the abdomen, causing what some call “menobelly” or menopause ...