New research shows direct link between visceral fat and dementia. New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and the brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s ...

Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for several types of cancer, including those affecting the breast, bowel and liver. But new research suggests that, for some obesity-related cancers, ...

Here’s what to know about body composition numbers and what these metrics mean for your health and performance.

Two MRI scans, showing the person on left with more visceral fat (in red) and subcutaneous fat (in blue). Photo Credit: AMRA Medical How fat is distributed around the body influences cardiovascular ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Visceral fat has been linked to diabetes, ...

Excessive amounts of visceral fat — the hidden fat surrounding organs — is linked with faster ageing of the heart, a new study has found. Ageing is the biggest risk factor for heart disease, but why ...

New research shows fat distribution predicts premature cardiovascular ageing more than BMI, revealing why visceral and liver fat harm the heart while lower-body fat protects women before menopause.

New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and the brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. The type of fat is especially common for people in middle age ...