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Every time we eat or drink, we can thank our metabolism for converting all those calories into energy. Our size, gender, and age all factor into our metabolic rate, but there are also ways to independently control its speed.

First it was Jennie Runk (pictured, right) then it was Beyonce. Is H&M trying to make curvy models more mainstream? Possibly.

A new study finds a link between drinking coffee and weight gain. Dang it.

A new study suggests the microorganisms in our gut could affect how efficiently we extract nutrients from food, and the presence of certain bacteria could contribute to obesity for some individuals.

Overwhelmed by the idea of trying to lose weight? Start today with these simple steps that can help you lose weight and feel great in a few short weeks!

Gastric bypass surgery helps you lose weight by making you feel full with less food. It can drastically reduce the body weight of obese individuals in a short timeframe. Now it appears the surgery has an even deeper, more far-reaching effect. It produces genetic changes in fat metabolism and paves the way for more weight loss.

A surprising study says yes—but the details matter.

Research suggests it can – but the right neighborhood layout can also encourage weight loss.

Let’s break down a couple examples that can leave us a bit heartbroken in the world of style, and ways we can still “go on.”

It’s almost the end of February, and after two months of self-denial, your New Year’s resolution to lose weight is proving discouragingly difficult. You know what you need to do: Cut calories and up your activity level. And you’re on the right track – but the train seems to have slowed down to a crawl.