Obesity causes many health problems and worsens several chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, however, some obese people are more susceptible to complications than ...

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.

• Fat distribution matters more than weight alone. Visceral fat area and proportion affect different aspects of health, with proportion being more strongly linked to cholesterol problems while area ...

The landscape of women’s health and body weight has evolved significantly across America, with current data showing that the average woman weighs approximately 170 pounds and stands 5 feet 3 inches ...