Lipedema is a chronic and often misdiagnosed condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While researchers are still working to fully understand the underlying causes and risk factors, recent ...

TV star Josie Gibson reveals her lipoedema diagnosis, the pain behind the condition, and why she turned to last-resort surgery for relief.

I’ve always struggled with my weight, but three years ago, I noticed something different—my legs, especially around my knees, started to expand noticeably. I went to see a doctor, who was quick to ...

UA researcher Yann Klimentidis received a $115,000 grant for research into lipedema, a condition that causes disproportionate amounts of fat to develop around the hips, legs and thighs. The condition ...

Lipedema is a chronic medical condition causing an abnormal build-up of fat in the legs and sometimes arms. The Medical Director and Chief Surgeon of Lipemedical, Enrique Burgos de la Obra, MD, PhD, ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Lipedema, if you’re like me, this may be your first time hearing about this disease, but I can guarantee we’ve all seen it. While it’s not considered fatal, lipedema often ...

For years, I was told my swollen, heavy legs were just “stubborn fat” or the result of poor circulation—until I was diagnosed with lipedema, abnormal fat or fluid build-up in the lower part of my body ...

Lipedema is not well known and most of the time is diagnosed as fat. Experts write that the misdiagnosis can have consequences, especially when people seek surgery to relieve obesity when obesity ...