One of the most common places that people complain about excess fat is around the belly. And the fat that accumulates here is called visceral fat. "Visceral fat is the type of fat that surrounds the ...

You can reduce your risk by incorporating these habits today. Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia The gut-brain connection, known as the gut-brain axis, has become a hot area of research ...

Although total abdominal adipose tissue is similar between sexes, men have more visceral adipose tissue, whereas women have more subcutaneous adipose tissue. Despite having lower visceral adipose ...

If you can stomach it, an India-based dietitian is recommending eschewing processed baked goods and meats, deep-fried foods, and sugary drinks to blast belly fat. If you can stomach it, an India-based ...

The worry of gaining weight is a common excuse for smokers not to quit. A new study published today in the scientific journal Addiction has found that both starting smoking and lifetime smoking may ...

Somatic pain occurs when pain receptors in tissues (like the skin, muscles, and joints) are activated. Visceral pain occurs when pain receptors in the pelvis, abdomen, chest, or intestines are ...