Fat accumulation within skeletal muscle tissue – a condition known as intramuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) – plays an active role in disrupting muscle repair and function, according to new research ...

For years, everyone has been telling us that a high amount of body fat in our bodies predisposes us to various diseases. These may include obesity, diabetes and even heart disease. Experts believe ...

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, causing one in five deaths. Several conditions, including high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, overweight and obesity ...

When it comes to heart health, slim individuals often assume they’re in the clear. However, a groundbreaking study from Harvard Medical School has revealed a surprising risk: people with a slim ...

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Consider the delicate web of fat in a Wagyu steak. The "marbling" that makes carnivore connoisseurs swoon is a visual heuristic for quality flavor. Now, a new study suggests the very same marbling of ...