Bloating or swelling around your stomach or abdomen can have many causes, including digestive conditions, hormonal changes, and even some medications. In addition to abdominal bloating or swelling, it ...

If you’ve noticed your jeans fit a little more snug lately, you might chalk it up as a normal part of aging. After all, according to the Mayo Clinic, women gain an average of 1.5 pounds per year in ...

"Cortisol belly" is a popular term used to describe weight gain mostly around your belly area, or abdomen. Sometimes it's called "hormonal belly." It’s not a medical term or diagnosis, but it could be ...

Some hormone imbalances can lead to physical symptoms, including abdominal weight gain. People sometimes refer to this as a “hormonal belly.” Some fat around the abdomen is typical. However, if a ...

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It started with a popped pants button. I was presenting at a conference, and right before I hit the stage, it went — shooting at a high rate of speed and landing in front of my shoe. My favorite black ...

The rounded midsection that many people dismiss as a cosmetic concern carries far more serious implications than appearance alone. Abdominal fat, particularly the deep visceral variety that surrounds ...

Your body may look different once you reach menopause, including your belly size. But genetics, eating patterns, stress levels, and exercise habits can also play a role. As you approach the age 50, ...

Amanda Shoultz had tried dieting for months without success before a CT scan revealed that she had a 33-cm.-wide low-grade liposarcoma, a type of cancerous tumor Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports ...