Sorry Sophomores, I bet you thought you were in the clear if you made it through your Freshman year without ballooning into a big fat fatty. Wrong! While the “Freshman 15” is not a thing — actually, ...

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 ...

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 ...

With the holidays behind us, many Americans are seeing the numbers on the scale go up a pound or two. In fact, data shows that many American midlife and older adults gain 1 to 1.5 pounds over the ...

During the holiday season, when stress increases and healthy routines often decline, Central Texas College takes a proactive ...

CLEVELAND – Most college-bound students have heard stories about the ‘Freshman 15.’ According to one recent study, the first year of college is, indeed, associated with added body weight – especially ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...