Our body fat, often pointed at, is in reality indispensable to our physiological balance. Its dysfunction, whether from an ...

Adipose tissue is far more important for our health than many may realize. It does not merely function as an energy store, ...

The blood vessels of adipose tissue not only respond to diseases, but can also participate in their development. This was reported on April 23 in the journal Medical Xpress.

Obesity is prevalent in modern society and can pose a serious risk to a person’s health. Not long ago, an effective and safe resolution to obesity was extremely difficult to achieve, but developments ...

Globally rising obesity rates pose major health risks, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain ...

Interim results from two investigator-initiated trials revealed insights into the role of injectables to address the ...

MRI-derived abdominal adipose tissue is linked to chronic musculoskeletal pain in multiple sites. The association is stronger in women, suggesting sex differences in fat distribution and hormones.

Prediabetes may leave an enduring molecular ‘footprint’ on fat tissue that makes maintaining weight loss after bariatric ...

New research from the University of Eastern Finland sheds light on the mechanisms associating obesity with inflammation by exploring tiny membrane particles, known as extracellular vesicles, secreted ...

A study published in Engineering has identified fucosylated immunoglobulin G (IgG) as a key mediator contributing to adipose ...