A normal BMI doesn’t always tell the whole story—new research suggests hidden body fat may have a surprising impact on brain ...

An expanding waistline does more than change how clothing fits; it often signals deeper health risks developing inside the ...

How fat is distributed in people's bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The study is published in JNCI: Journal ...

Many of us are very aware of something that's on each of our bodies: fat. But did you know there are several different types of fat, and that most of us have very little control over how that fat is ...

Just where fat is deposited in the body and to what degree a person may benefit from a lifestyle intervention depends, among other things, on how sensitive the brain is to insulin. If the person's ...

The video examines a steak dish associated with claims related to longevity and health The cut of beef is selected for its ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. – Why is it that some people lose weight and body fat when they exercise and eat less and others don't? German researchers say MRI and magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy can provide ...

The global rise in obesity is staggering. Obesity has doubled in over 70 nations within a span of a mere four decades. By the year 2035, experts predict four billion individuals will be affected by it ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators.

Just where fat is deposited in the body and to what degree a person may benefit from a lifestyle intervention depends, among other things, on how sensitive the brain is to insulin. If the person's ...