People with obesity face a significantly increased risk of atherosclerosis, and consequently heart attack and stroke. This ...

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

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 ...

Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) has emerged as a significant player in the regulation of vascular health, complementing ...

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

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.

A recent study published in Engineering has unveiled a novel approach to generating functional organoids from human adult adipose tissue. This method, which bypasses traditional stem cell isolation ...