“Magnesium helps with weight loss if you have a deficiency,” Dr. Shah says. That’s mostly because too little magnesium is ...

This vitamin is also important for building and maintaining strong bodies. Low bone density is often linked with low vitamin D levels, says Joanne Keaveney, R.D., at Boston Medical Center. That can ...

If you and your doctor can understand why you’re gaining weight, you might be able to find a solution. Some antiretroviral drugs that are used to treat HIV affect the way your body stores fat.

On the other side, Greenberg notes that decreasedlevels of estrogen associated with women entering menopause have also been linked to weight gain. In other words, balance is key.