A breakthrough, which could help explain why women tend to accumulate fat in the stereotypical 'pear' shape and men in ... giving them drugs or having them exercise to speed up fat breakdown.

What body shape are you? Apple, Pear, or Hourglass ... Visceral fat is the easiest type to get rid of with diet and exercise. So, "apples" often lose weight faster than other body shapes.

Research shows that people with a certain body shape face a higher risk of serious health problems compared to their ...