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“They collected adipose tissue samples from multiple fat depots around the body such as subcutaneous fat (under the skin), visceral fat (wrapped around internal organs), and pericardial and epicardial fat (around the heart) on the day participants underwent bariatric surgery.”

“The most extensive at-risk zones were associated with epithelial cancers affecting the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, and skin, followed by cancers of the female genital organs and kidney.”

“Subcutaneous fat, which is composed of both white and beige fat, is stored just beneath the skin. Commonly associated with a "pear" shape, it may protect against dementia. Visceral fat, on the other hand, is composed of white fat.”

“Scientists predict that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, will likely achieve endemic status in the coming years, so identification of strategies that bolster viral immunity and reduce negative outcomes is essential.”

“Findings from a new study suggest that people with Parkinson's disease have defects that promote poor blood-brain barrier function, impairing angiogenesis and autophagy. The blood-brain barrier is a lining of epithelial (skin-like) cells that exchanges nutrients, waste, and signaling molecules.”

“Vitamin D is synthesized in a multistep process in the skin, liver, and kidneys following exposure to ultraviolet light or it can be obtained from dietary sources such as salmon, mushrooms, and many fortified foods.”

“Participants who improved their blood sugar regulation tended to store fat in a healthier way, with a higher proportion of subcutaneous fat (fat under the skin) compared to visceral fat (fat stored around internal organs), rather than clear differences in individual fat depots.”

“Severe zinc deficiency results in growth retardation, hair loss, skin sores, and depressed immunity and is uncommon in developed nations. However, marginal deficiency, which is asymptomatic and dangerous over long periods of time, is likely very common.”

“Each strain was then tested in mice with colon cancer cells implanted under the skin, and tumor growth was tracked for 40 days after a single injection. In a second tumor experiment, the researchers focused on Ewingella americana, isolated from the Japanese tree frog, because it was the only bacterial treatment that produced complete tumor regression without later regrowth.”

“During those trials, participants underwent MRI scans that measured visceral fat, subcutaneous fat (fat under the skin), fat in the liver, and fat in the pancreas. The researchers contacted those participants about 5 or 10 years after the interventions ended to determine whether changes in these fat stores were maintained and whether they were linked to later metabolic health.”