Increase in fat in some part of the body does not always mean obesity. Accumulation of fat in a particular part of the body can be a sign of disease. Increasing fat in the body not only causes ...

Lipoedema causes fat to abnormally build-up mainly in the hips, buttocks and legs, leading to a disproportionate shape. The exact cause of the chronic condition is unknown but it is not from being ...

While it's not as dangerous as visceral fat it places extra stress on the legs. This can increase the risk of: Varicose veins, Degenerative knee and leg joint diseases. The upside? "Pears" are at ...

"Even though there have been other studies linking BMI with brain atrophy or even a higher dementia risk, no prior study has linked a specific type of fat to the actual Alzheimer's disease ...

Body mass index (BMI) is key method for measuring a person's weight status, and defining if they have normal weight, ...

Dr Shah explains that leg swelling ... it's essential to dial 999. Reducing fat intake is an effective way to not only lower your risk of coronary heart disease but also help reduce blood pressure ...