Set point weight theory claims that a person’s body aims to maintain fat mass and weight at a predetermined range. It may explain why people tend to regain the weight they lost while dieting. This ...

Whether it’s the decorative rug in “The Big Lebowski” or the stained glass peacock panels in “Elvis,” set dressings are a vital part of movie magic. Here’s everything you need to know about what being ...

Maintaining and managing weight can be tough. Over 42 percent of adults and 18.5 percent of children and adolescents in the United States have obesity. Overweight and obesity may be associated with ...

This week’s puzzle was suggested by Jordan Ellenberg, professor of mathematics at the University of Wisconsin, and author of How Not to be Wrong, one of Bill Gates’s recommended summer reads. Our ...