New research shows that hidden fat inside organs, not visible weight, may be linked to faster brain aging and higher risk of ...

Body fat rarely stays in one place. A new imaging study suggests that the spots where fat settles can line up with changes in ...

Among all the fat profiles identified, the “pancreatic-predominant” and “skinny fat” patterns were most strongly associated ...

Not all stomach fat is bad for you and it can play a vital role in fighting infections and inflammation, research has ...

Somewhat surprisingly, higher overall fat mass was also protective; it produced up to a 38% reduction in dementia risk and slower cognitive decline (except in relation to verbal fluency). Taken ...

Excessive amounts of visceral fat — the hidden fat surrounding organs — is linked with faster ageing of the heart, a new study has found. Ageing is the biggest risk factor for heart disease, but why ...

Many people eat well yet still struggle with low energy, stubborn weight or chronic inflammation. The issue is often not the quality of food choices but how those foods are combined. Nutrition is not ...

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.