Challenging the long-standing belief that fibroblasts produce skin collagen, researchers have investigated collagen formation in the 'glass-skinned' amphibian axolotl and other vertebrates. They ...

Obesity is a significant risk factor for various metabolic diseases and, in many cases, causes ectopic fat accumulation (i.e.

Lard and fatback may both be beloved pork products with rich, fatty flavor but their evident different textures make them ...

Not all fat is created equal when it comes to weight loss and health. While subcutaneous fat—the fat stored just under the ...

Glycolic acid may also help boost collagen production, and support skin moisture. Glycolic acid can remove the very top layer of skin cells without the need for scrubbing, which can cause irritation.

Ceramides are a type of lipid (fat molecule) that make up approximately 50% of the outer layers of the skin, according to Cleveland Clinic. These molecules play an essential role in maintaining the ...

The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis. Sometimes referred to as the horny layer of the skin, the stratum corneum is composed mainly of lipids (fats) and keratin, the protein ...

Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t go away, noticing any new or unusual changes on your skin usually raises a few red flags. Is it a pimple, a mole or at ...

The widespread consumption of hide and skin, commonly known as ‘gbomo,’ is costing Nigeria at least N23 billion annually and depriving the country of approximately 700,000 jobs, according to ...

The 45-year-old has spent almost £70k on eight surgeries over two years to have 86 litres of fat and excess skin removed. "Every time I was going back to the clinic my legs were growing," said ...

Read more here. Building a skin-care routine for teens and tweens can seem complicated. Puberty is often the first time kids are dealing with acne, blackheads, dry patches, and the general roller ...