Even for a researcher and physician like Dr. David Flum of the University of Washington, arriving at ideal body weight can be elusive. Not necessarily for himself, but as a concept. "Defining ideal ...

Health risks of visceral fat: Unlike fat under the skin, visceral fat triggers inflammation, potentially accelerating the aging of tissues — especially the heart and blood vessels (Image: Canva) It’s ...

A large, new study has uncovered 24 genetic variations that help separate the apple-shaped people from the pear-shaped ones. Researchers said the findings help explain why some people are prone to ...

For years, conventional wisdom and some research held that the pear was better than the apple, as least for body shape and health. "We never believed that," said Dr. Soma Sen. "Having too much weight ...

For women, fat usually accumulates around the hips, resulting in a pear-shaped look. In men, fat tends to build up around the abdomen, creating an apple shape. According to a new mouse study, it's ...

Apple-shaped women are three times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke while being pear-shaped in postmenopausal years cuts the risk by almost half, a new study found. A team of researchers ...