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 ...

In essence, the “freshman 15” phrase is rooted in truth about young adult weight gain, but it overestimates the extent. This exaggeration conveys a message that deliberately influences and instills ...

The term “freshman 15” often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it’s their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a ...

The summer before my freshman year of college, I worried about making friends, succeeding academically, and being away from family. But the fear that trumped them all was "the Freshman 15"—the dreaded ...

If you’re heading back to school, you don't want to miss these wellness tips. — -- For many teens, the excitement of being away at college often wanes with the reality of weight gain during the ...

A lot of college freshmen are moving out of the house and on to campus this week. One of the first things they may gain from the experience is the “freshman 15.” Fifteen pounds, that is. That’s ...

For kids heading off to college, the anticipation of living on their own for the first time is exhilarating. The focus is on getting the gear they'll need, stocking their dorm rooms and buying books ...

Content warning: this article contains content relating to eating disorders and relationships with food. Walking through the dining hall, I contemplate what to eat; the pizza looks good, but I don’t ...

Like many of the great bears across the West Coast, we Golden Bears are meant to prepare and pack the pounds in preparation for the winter. Yet, instead of hibernating, new Golden Bears bear the ...