Researchers have discovered that those who have a certain version of a gene involved in cell nutrition tend to accumulate less fat.

People with obesity treated with a weekly dose of a new pill lost about 52 pounds on average, according to results of a new study.

Visceral fat is often dubbed the ‘hidden' fat because it lies in the body's midsection, where it can't be touched or seen.

In recent years, researchers have extensively examined which genes and gene variants play a role in excess weight.

One of the main dangers of visceral fat is the production of more proteins called cytokines, which trigger low-level inflammation.

Mice fed a high-fat diet for 30 weeks were considerably more likely to develop diabetes, face cognitive impairments, and develop depression

Visceral fat is often dubbed the ‘hidden' fat because it lies in the body's midsection, where it can't be touched or seen.

Research groups around the world are therefore looking for substances that stimulate brown fat and thus increase fat burning.

Quantum dots can measure things in the body that are very, very dynamic and complicated and that we can't see currently.

A new study has found that greater body fat is a risk factor for reduced cognitive function, such as processing speed, in adults.

Fat is vital for life but too much can lead to health problems. CRISPR could help speed genetic discovery in the study of obesity.

When it comes to marriage, the adage "birds of a feather flock together" is true in lifestyle habits, body shape, blood pressure and more.

Beauty premium is the notion that those who are more physically attractive tend to have a greater income. However, is it true?

Researchers show that the overall capacity of fat tissue to respond to insulin is determined by the function of a specific fat cell type