A new study suggests that the impact of obesity on brain health depends not just on how much fat the body carries, but where ...

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

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.

Body mass index is widely used to assess the human body’s obesity, health, fitness, eligibility as a surgical candidate or ...

It is the good fat which can help us lose weight rather than gain it. Now new research has found that the brown adipose tissue (BAT) which is rich in mitochondria, could promote longevity and help ...

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

Researchers have developed a smartphone app that uses machine learning to accurately determine body composition—which is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and related conditions—from ...

Last week, I wrote about why so many people struggle to succeed with weight loss. Given the obesity epidemic that has plagued ...

A multidisciplinary team has uncovered a key mechanism that allows the human bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae—responsible for ...