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 ...

Prospective data show holiday weight gain in college students is modest and driven by higher lean mass, not body fat, offering reassurance for clinicians advising young adults.

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 ...

Late night pizza binges, unlimited meal plans and occasional keg stands have long been the scapegoat for college weight gain. On the other hand, between the built-in gym membership and myriad athletic ...

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 ...

BOSTON (Reuters) - Students heading for college have more than classes and term papers to look forward to: many can expect to pile on the pounds. Sign up here. While the popular belief that college ...

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 ...