Kidney failure affects millions worldwide, and the number keeps rising. Each year, the global population of patients with end ...

Of young adults using peritoneal dialysis, 71% and 37% continued with that type at 1 and 5 years, respectively. Common reasons for switching to hemodialysis were infection, missed sessions and ...

Ways to gain weight with a fast metabolism include increasing caloric intake, eating more often, choosing healthy fats, and more. Metabolism is the rate at which you expend energy and use calories. A ...

Mass gainer protein powders, also called weight gain protein powders, are specifically formulated for athletes and weightlifters looking to pack on pounds — particularly lean muscle mass.

Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a rare form of cancer affecting the peritoneum, the thin membrane surrounding your abdominal organs. Finding out that you or a loved one has it can be tough, and ...

Hormonal birth control can sometimes cause weight gain. A copper IUD or barrier method may prevent weight gain associated with hormonal birth control options. If you’ve ever checked out the side ...

“Unhealthy weight loss can lead to a state called sarcopenia, which is when you’ve lost so much muscle mass that you don’t have enough for healthy function,” says Naomi Parrella, M.D., chief of ...

An underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, affects metabolism. It can mimic simple weight gain but has deeper health effects. Many overlook the signs, assuming lifestyle changes will fix the issue.

This is known as insulin resistance or impaired glucose tolerance. Too much insulin promotes fat storage or weight gain, mostly in your midsection. If you gain lots of weight or can’t lose weight ...

Your genes direct how full you feel as you eat, your appetite levels, and how your body uses energy and burns calories, all of which can affect your ability to gain or lose weight. There are ...

Belly fat can pave the way for hormonal imbalances GETTY "People assume that because a product is labelled as 'high in protein', it must be good for them," said Professor Joseph. "But the reality is ...