• Fat distribution matters more than weight alone. Visceral fat area and proportion affect different aspects of health, with ...

Exploratory analysis from the SURPASS-3 MRI study shows significant reduction of both visceral- and liver fat z-scores, and a shift towards a more balanced fat distribution pattern with tirzepatide ...

As we age, the amount and distribution of fat in our bodies changes. Most fat is subcutaneous—meaning it is stored just under ...

Where your body stores fat may play a role in diabetes risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Hugh Sitton/Stocksy More than one in three individuals in the United States have prediabetes, a ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. (January 27, 2026) – 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 ...

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 ...

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, the ...

Aesthetic reasons aside, carrying too much fat poses a serious health risk. Excess fat, especially visceral fat around your organs, is linked to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and several types of ...

When it comes to neurodegenerative diseases, our emphasis on body mass index (BMI) and overall body weight as markers of health may be outdated. Instead, research suggests we should be focusing more ...