There is no doubt that obesity increases the risk of developing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, and lowers the quality of life. Due to its association with serious ...

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 ...

Adiposity phenotypes, including VAT and muscle adipose tissue infiltration, are linked to adverse cardiovascular aging in both sexes. Men exhibit higher VAT and android fat, while women have more ...

The global rise in obesity is staggering. Obesity has doubled in over 70 nations within a span of a mere four decades. By the year 2035, experts predict four billion individuals will be affected by it ...

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.

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, ...