But, demonized as all body fat is, deep belly fat known as visceral adipose tissue (VAT ... and adipokines that together act to combat infection, modify the function of immune ...

Diverticulitis, an inflammation and infection of the digestive tract, can also result in bloating and swelling that may make your stomach feel hard. Stomach cancer, or gastric cancer, commonly ...

"Apron belly" describes excess skin and fat that hangs from the abdomen (like ... Pannus stomach can cause discomfort and complications like skin infections. Weight loss and exercise may help ...

Cover the piercing with a large bandage when you exercise ... and know the signs and symptoms of a possible infection. If you think your belly button piercing is infected, be sure to take action ...

Despite preserving fat mass during the infection, ATGL-deficient mice had shorter lifespans and higher parasite loads in their fat tissues than their wildtype counterparts. After identifying the FFA ...

Possible problems after stomach cancer surgery include feeling weak, or problems with eating and drinking and getting enough nutrients. Other risks include infection, blood clots and bleeding. Many ...