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.

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered sex-specific differences in how fat accumulates in muscle and bone, uncovering patterns that could inform new approaches to treating ...

Share on Pinterest Regular endurance exercise can help the body store healthier belly fat. Image credit: Ivo de Bruijn/Stocksy. Regular endurance exercise can improve the health of the fat-storing ...

Shedding pounds almost invariably brings health benefits. But until now, it has been unclear to what extent weight loss also restores the health of the fat tissue itself. A new study from University ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Greater VAT, SAT and the ratio of the two were associated with a higher number of chronic pain sites. Higher ...