A new study describes a type of cartilage that may have been discovered, forgotten and found again at several points in history.

Although obese individuals are at greater risk of diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, not all obese people ...

Research from the University of Delaware uncovered key differences in gene expression linked to inflammation, metabolism and cardioprotection. These findings could help inform the development of ...

But, demonized as all body fat is, deep belly fat known as visceral adipose tissue (VAT) also has a good side: it’s a critical component of the body’s immune system. VAT is home to many cells of both ...

US-based MicroAire Surgical Instruments has acquired NEOSYAD, a developer of technology for adipose tissue engineering. France-based NEOSYAD recently gained CE marking under the European Union’s ...

The tissue, which they call "lipocartilage," superficially looks a lot like adipose tissue — better ... may "warrant updates to histology and anatomy textbooks." Others said that the researchers ...