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Adipose tissue—particularly visceral adipose tissue (VAT)—is not merely a passive energy store. It is metabolically active and pro-inflammatory, secreting cytokines and adipokines that drive systemic inflammation. It is therefore plausible that reducing VAT may alleviate joint pain by lowering inflammatory signalling, not just mechanical stress. In this article, we explore the hypothesis that weig...

Traditionally, cardiologists have focused on managing heart conditions through medication and lifestyle interventions, but with the growing evidence surrounding the benefits of managing glucose levels and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) loss, there has been a shift towards more integrated care. This includes incorporating treatments like GLP-1 mimetics into the broader strategy for patients with car...

Most men over 30 will recognise the slow but steady expansion of the waistline. Whether you call it a spare tyre , a dad bod , or just a bit of extra padding, not all belly fat is created equal — and not all of it is harmless. Some types of abdominal fat are mostly cosmetic. Others are dangerous, inflammatory, and metabolically active — the kind of fat that silently drives heart attacks, strokes,...