As a longtime endometriosis sufferer diagnosed years after seeking answers to my debilitating symptoms (menstrual cramps, pelvic pain, fatigue, nausea and shooting pain in my legs), neither I nor any ...

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Whether it’s after a fun night out filled with salty snacks and pizza or seemingly for no reason at all, you’ve probably woken up to a distended stomach and tighter pants at some point in your life.

Do you wake up with a flat stomach and experience a rounded belly post-afternoon? Fret not, it's not weight gain. Bloating is a common issue in which your belly feels full and tight, often due to gas.

A bad case of bloat can make you feel like all the hard work you've been putting in at the gym has been for naught. The puffiness! The full belly! That terrible feeling of sluggishness! What gives?

Warmer weather brings sunny days, fresh breezes and plenty of flora and fauna to explore. But there’s another aspect to warm weather that some people dread: swimsuit season. Three out of four women ...

Nadya Okamoto had the perfect costume for her friend’s Rihanna-themed birthday party: a likeness of the pregnant pop star in black lingerie, based on her iconic outfit at Paris Fashion Week. Okamoto ...

Belly fat and bloating, though both enlarge the stomach, differ significantly. Belly fat is a gradual accumulation due to excess calories and lifestyle factors, remaining constant, while bloating is ...

Fluctuations in hormones before or during a period can cause bloating and fluid retention Do you wake up with a flat stomach and experience a rounded belly post-afternoon? Fret not, this isn't ...