New research from the University of Eastern Finland sheds light on the mechanisms associating obesity with inflammation by exploring tiny membrane particles, known as extracellular vesicles, secreted ...

MRI-derived abdominal adipose tissue is linked to chronic musculoskeletal pain in multiple sites. The association is stronger in women, suggesting sex differences in fat distribution and hormones.

New research suggests that fat tissue may be more adaptable than previously thought, undergoing significant cellular and molecular changes as body weight declines.

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC. New research from the ...

When we think about body fat, most of us focus on what we see in the mirror, the soft tissue we can pinch on our arms or waist. However, not all fat is created equal. Your body stores fat in two very ...

Although total abdominal adipose tissue is similar between sexes, men have more visceral adipose tissue, whereas women have more subcutaneous adipose tissue. Despite having lower visceral adipose ...

Discover how long-term exercise rewires fat cells, improves energy metabolism, and fights inflammation for lasting health benefits in adults with obesity. Study: Years of endurance exercise training ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In the last 6 months prior to PDAC diagnosis, visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue decreased by 12.9% and 14 ...

Scientists have identified a gene that may play a key role in how the body distributes fat during obesity. We are talking about the Gpc3 gene, which regulates the formation of fat cells in different ...