Carrying too much body fat can have lasting effects on the brain, not to mention other organs. A new study shows that the ...

Where fat hides in the body is emerging as a powerful predictor of how quickly the brain ages. New imaging research links ...

Even if you appear "healthy," excess fat in certain spots on your body could be silently speeding up cognitive decline.

Among all the fat profiles identified, the “pancreatic-predominant” and “skinny fat” patterns were most strongly associated ...

New research shows that hidden fat inside organs, not visible weight, may be linked to faster brain aging and higher risk of ...

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found that BMI — a measurement that is commonly used to determine whether a ...

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 ...

Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has developed an equation to allow coaches, trainers, and anyone else working with ...