A key protein involved in fat metabolism has been found to do more than scientists once thought. Instead of just releasing fat, it helps maintain healthy fat tissue and balance in the body. When it’s ...

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

Brief brisk walking breaks during prolonged sitting improved post-meal interstitial glucose responses in healthy adults after ...

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

The prevalence of obesity worldwide has led to an increase in the risk of metabolic diseases and socio-economical burdens. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) has been established as a promising therapeutic ...

In medically indicated weight loss, attention is typically focused on the associated health benefits. However, recent research findings suggest that recovery from obesity-induced systemic inflammation ...

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 ...

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.

Abdominal fat is linked to a higher risk for stress urinary incontinence in women, according to results of a recent study.