Weight gain, especially around the waist, can be a frustrating side effect for women going through menopause. It happens as body changes and hormonal shifts take their toll. “Aging reduces your ...

One of the most common complaints from women in midlife is noticing their body hangs onto more weight around the midsection — seemingly for no particular reason. Frustrating, right? Like many other ...

If you're in perimenopause or menopause, you may be struggling with losing weight or even simply maintaining your weight right now. Despite the fact your eating habits have remained the same, you ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Weight gain is common in women during perimenopause and after menopause, but the physical changes underlying it start much earlier in adulthood. Dr. Daniela Hurtado Andrade, an ...

For many women, belly fat is one of the most stubborn and frustrating areas to target. While cosmetic procedures like liposuction may seem like a quick fix, they come with high costs, health risks and ...

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A new telehealth approach designed to help women regain control of their weight by addressing hormonal changes, not willpower LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nalena today announced the ...

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 ...