Discover why being slim doesn’t guarantee heart health Harvard reveals hidden intramuscular fat in lean individuals can raise heart attack risks Learn how to protect yourself ...

People with hidden pockets of fat in their muscles – similar to so-called marbling in beef – are at a higher risk of dying from heart attacks or heart failure regardless of their body weight, ...

A diabetes drug may beat costly shots for patients with a rare genetic condition, according to a Rutgers Health study.

A higher metabolic rate accelerates fat burning, potentially including the subcutaneous fat on the face. The result can be a ...

Believe it or not, 'TOFI' - meaning Thin on the Outside, Fat on the Inside - is a real term used to describe people with a ...

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. New research from the ...

and Treatments The face is made up of three different layers that sit on top of the skull. The outermost layer is the skin. Under that lie two layers of fat: subcutaneous fat (which sits right ...

A majority of fat (90%) is subcutaneous fat, which is the layer of fat closest to the skin. Since it’s stored right under your skin, you can easily get a sense of how much subcutaneous fat you ...