There are many presumptions—”beliefs that persist in the absence of supporting scientific evidence”—and even myths—”beliefs that persist despite contradicting evidence”—about weight control. Seven of ...

Unhealthy eating habits in college persist into early adulthood, a decade or more later, and are linked to greater weight ...

For generations, the “freshman 15” has loomed over new college students as both a punchline and a warning, but scientists are now mapping out the specific forces that actually push weight up in those ...

TEMPE, Ariz. — College students are packing on the pounds. Studies of university students’ eating habits show that they can gain anywhere from six and a half to nine pounds during their freshman year ...

A new study from an obesity researcher reveals that college students and older adults gain holiday weight just in different ways. With the holidays behind us, many Americans are seeing the numbers on ...

You know, the one that occurs between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. and usually includes Ramen Noodles or take-out from Taco Bell? If you answered "yes," you are probably in college. "I always feel guilty eating ...

The lists started weeks ago. Not only are there class schedules to work through, books to buy, and figuring out how to pay for it all, there’s one more thing to add to the college “to-do” list: Take ...

With the holidays behind us, many Americans are seeing the numbers on the scale go up a pound or two. In fact, data shows that many American midlife and older adults gain 1 to 1.5 pounds over the ...

The NCATA’s Athlete of the Week award is calling Matthew Knight Arena home for the first time in 2026. Base/tumbler Ashlyn Parlett took... Following a slow start to the new year, No. 3 Oregon women’s ...

It's common for college freshmen to gain a few extra pounds during those first few months away from home. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says new college students should be aware of these risk ...