Although obese individuals are at greater risk of diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, not all obese people ...

A new study describes a type of cartilage that may have been discovered, forgotten and found again at several points in history.

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A new study uncovers a novel mechanism through which brown fat is transformed into heat, offering protection against ...

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC.

A team sheds new light on the role of marine-source omega-3 supplementation in treating adipose tissue inflammation and reducing the risk for cardiometabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes.