It's a common case of mistaken identity: If a woman sees a doctor about dimply fat deposits in her legs, she might be told it's just cellulite when in fact it's lipedema. The two conditions are often ...

Cellulite is a common condition that affects the appearance of the skin, causing it to have a lumpy and dimpled texture, often likened to the surface of an orange peel. Cellulite occurs when fat ...

UT Southwestern researchers have uncovered new clues about how gut bacteria and the body's circadian clock work together to promote body fat accumulation. In a mouse study that may someday lead to new ...

Visceral fat is the deep fat that accumulates around the abdominal organs, such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines – and ...

BETHESDA, Md. (Oct. 14, 2008) − The accumulation of fat in the liver as a result of chronic alcohol consumption could be prevented by consuming resveratrol, according to a new study with mice. The ...