The “freshman 15” is a cliche for a reason. You come into college with the best of intentions, but come winter break, you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

College life creates a perfect storm for overeating, as students consume more calories when surrounded by friends, eating in dining halls, or following unstructured schedules. A four-week study using ...