A new study suggests that the impact of obesity on brain health depends not just on how much fat the body carries, but where ...

The effect of obesity on brain health may depend not only on how much fat is in the body, but also on the areas of the body where fat is stored, according to a study published today in Radiology.

A mouse study shows that beige fat, previously known for its heating function, may also lower blood pressure by keeping blood ...

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found that BMI — a measurement that is commonly used to determine whether a ...

What really causes your blood fats to skyrocket? Groundbreaking discoveries have delivered surprising new answers.

Share on Pinterest Compared to BMI scores, body-fat percentages were a stronger predictor of the 15-year mortality risk of young adults, a new study found. Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images A new study ...

Scientists have found a way to fine-tune a central fat-control pathway in the liver, reducing harmful blood triglycerides ...

Scientists have spotted unique subtypes of fat cells in the human body, and by unraveling their functions, they found that the cells may play a role in obesity. The research, published Jan. 24 in the ...

Losing weight can be tricky. Gaining muscle isn’t exactly a walk in the park, either. So, losing weight and gaining muscle at the same time? Impossible, right? Not necessarily. Key Takeaways: Body ...