We often associate a large waist size with poor health, but that's not always true. The belief is largely based on stereotypes and generalizations that don't consider individual differences. In fact, ...

Central obesity is when visceral fat builds up in the abdomen. Visceral fat is deep rather than near the surface and surrounds organs. A recent study explored how central obesity relates to heart ...

Since the airline changed its policy on larger passengers this year, travelers say agents have publicly scrutinized their bodies and made them buy extra seats. By Christine Chung Plus-size passengers ...