Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with greater fetal size, mainly manifested by fat accumulation across the abdomen.

The study was published Jan. 28 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Previous research has shown that during fibrosis, fat cells in the skin called adipocytes are depleted. Why that happens ...

An ultrasound may also reveal other changes, such as the enlargement of certain lobes of the liver, ascites, or cirrhosis. Ascites is the medical term for fluid collecting in the abdomen ...

In 51 (76%) patients, diagnosis was established by means of Doppler ultrasound. Of 12 patients ... 31% fever, 38% ascites, 19% haemorrhage and 33% weight loss. Abdominalia and fever were more ...

Environmental considerations: The environmental impact of fat production deserves careful consideration. Beef tallow, as a byproduct of meat processing, represents efficient resource utilization.

Both cirrhosis and hepatic venous outflow tract obstruction can also manifest as ascites. Patients with extrahepatic portal vein obstruction usually present with bleeding from gastroesophageal ...

Vitamins are classified as either fat-soluble or water-soluble based on how the body absorbs and stores them. The fat-soluble vitamins—A, D, E, and K—are absorbed with fat and stored in the liver, ...

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Here’s some good news for anyone still holding on to their post-holiday weight loss resolution: That low-fat cheese you’ve been forcing yourself to eat probably isn’t as healthy as you think.

Fatty liver disease, or hepatic steatosis, occurs when excess fat accumulates in liver cells. Commonly associated with ...

If you’ve got a consistent fitness routine but aren’t seeing the results you want, specifically in your midsection, then you may want to consider adding workouts to lose belly fat. If you and ...