Whether you're an athlete looking to make gains in the gym or someone looking to lose weight, tracking your body composition can be an asset, say experts.

While having some visceral fat is normal, too much can raise your risk for health issues; therefore, it's important to keep ...

Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia About 30 percent of the U.S. population has metabolic syndrome, a cluster of ...

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

Weight gain in perimenopause can wreak havoc on women's health, happiness, and overall sense of well-being. Understanding the ...

Time-restricted eating may not add additional benefit in visceral adipose tissue reduction over the Mediterranean diet.

The Mayo Clinic provides a perspective on 7 ways that individuals can reduce their risk: Eat healthier foods (thereby also ...

Many of us are quick to assume that 'slim' and 'thin' individuals are always healthy - but experts warn this isn't ...

The number does not capture a person's muscle mass; where on their body fat is stored; or how their race, ethnicity and ...

Menopause is a significant phase in women's health, in which the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is significantly increased. Body fat distribution changes with age and hormone levels in ...

These evaluations measure how efficiently the body converts nutrients into energy, assessing mitochondrial function, insulin ...