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 ...

Whether we like it or not, everyone accumulates fat. For women, it usually accumulates around the hips, resulting in a pear-shaped look. In men, fat tends to build up around the abdomen, creating an ...

(CNN) -- Not all fat is equal -- where it sits on the body matters to your health. Higher "trunk fat" in women was associated with an increased incidence of atherosclerosis or hardening of the ...

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 ...