Evidence is mounting that our body fat supports everything from our bone health to our mood, and now, research suggests it ...

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers have uncovered a surprising new role for the HSL protein: beyond breaking down fat, it also works inside the nucleus of fat cells to keep them functioning properly. When HSL is missing, ...

The younger, seemingly fit population is increasingly being afflicted with lean fatty liver disease due to hidden visceral ...

Many people eat well yet still struggle with low energy, stubborn weight or chronic inflammation. The issue is often not the ...