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

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC.

A new study uncovers a novel mechanism through which brown fat is transformed into heat, offering protection against ...

Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people ...

SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with more rapid coronary plaque progression and significantly increased risk for adverse ...

Researchers have discovered a new type of tissue, a soft and flexible ‘fatty cartilage’ that could revolutionize the ...