The global rise in obesity is staggering. Obesity has doubled in over 70 nations within a span of a mere four decades. By the year 2035, experts predict four billion individuals will be affected by it ...

Two MRI scans, showing the person on left with more visceral fat (in red) and subcutaneous fat (in blue). Photo Credit: AMRA Medical How fat is distributed around the body influences cardiovascular ...

Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for several types of cancer, including those affecting the breast, bowel and liver. But new research suggests that, for some obesity-related cancers, ...

Fri, February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM UTC There are other elements that matter here, too, like how much fat you have overall, but the study also found a link between being “skinny fat” and having a higher ...

Adiposity phenotypes, including VAT and muscle adipose tissue infiltration, are linked to adverse cardiovascular aging in both sexes. Men exhibit higher VAT and android fat, while women have more ...

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

Even if you appear “healthy,” excess fat in certain spots on your body could be silently speeding up cognitive decline. Excess fat, especially around organs, increases risk for disease and cognitive ...

By Vijay Kumar Malesu A large imaging-based study finds that people who drink more alcohol each week carry a ...