Aging may trigger the appearance of specialized stem cells that supercharge the body's ability to create new belly fat. The ...

An international study by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) and the ...

Can endless squats melt thigh fat or bicep curls slim your arms? Fitness coach Puneet Rao busts the spot reduction myth and ...

Researchers discovered a new type of stem cell that may explain why stubborn belly fat becomes more common with age—and why ...

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Risk factors for excess visceral fat include diets high in processed foods and sleep deprivation.Too much visceral fat can increase your risk of heart disease, ...

With New Year’s resolutions in full swing, lots of Americans are committing to being more fit and losing weight. One stubborn area that many of us will be battling is that squishy part around our ...

New research suggests that higher levels of visceral fat, the fat stored deep in the abdomen, could contribute to faster ...

A protein called “Mitch” may hold the key to a new generation of obesity treatments. Researchers found that disabling it in human cells boosts fat burning, increases energy use, and makes it harder ...

When Arielle Schultz started med school last fall, she immediately found anti-fat bias baked into her lessons. She wasn’t surprised. “I’ve definitely had the experience of going to the doctor’s office ...

Fat gives us energy and helps us absorb certain vitamins. colnihko/ Shutterstock You’d be forgiven for being confused about whether or not you should eat fat. For a long time, people were told to stay ...