To determine the independent and commingling effect of android and gynoid percent fat (measured using Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) on cardiometabolic dysregulation in normal weight American ...

When we talk about weight loss, we often focus on the number on the scale. However, medical science suggests that where you carry your weight is just as important as how much you weigh. You might have ...

The relationships between objectively measured abdominal and gynoid adipose mass with the prospective risk of myocardial infarction (MI) has been scarcely investigated. We aimed to investigate the ...

New research shows fat distribution predicts premature cardiovascular ageing more than BMI, revealing why visceral and liver fat harm the heart while lower-body fat protects women before menopause.

A pear-shaped person, also known as triangle-shaped or gynoid shape person, is one whose hips are typically larger than the bust. The waist is nicely defined and the neck, arms and shoulders are slim.