Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Hormones play a major role in energy usage and storage, metabolism, growth, and fat distribution. When hormone levels shift, unexpected weight gain may occur.

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Male mice that make high levels of fibroblast growth factor 21 stay lean as they age — a finding that could translate to ...