But fat, formally known as adipose tissue, is a crucial part of ... Fat is not just a layer of padding—it’s actually an organ of the endocrine system. “Fat secretes a lot of hormones while ...

Recent research in fat grafting and adipose tissue engineering has focused on optimizing techniques, improving graft retention, and understanding the biological mechanisms that contribute to ...

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.

This innovative technique examines epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), a specialized fat layer that wraps around our hearts. While EAT naturally serves protective functions in healthy individuals ...

Adipose tissue comes in three colors: white, brown and beige. While white fat specializes in storing lipid and expands during obesity, brown fat is thermogenic, turning energy into heat. Beige fat is ...