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 a little-known but surprisingly common condition that causes fat to build up in the legs, thighs, and sometimes arms, often leaving people confused and frustrated. It mostly affects women ...

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 ...

Lipedema affects about 11% of cisgender women, according to the Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery. Yet the condition remains wrapped in uncertainties. Despite significant ...

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 ...

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Growing up, Allison Jacobs knew her body looked different. “I was always a thicker child, and it was confusing to my parents because I didn’t eat differently,” Jacobs, 41, of Tampa, Florida, tells ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Imagine dancing through life with a condition that makes every move a challenge, yet still managing to inspire millions online. Meet Allison Jacobs, a TikTok sensation who turns her ...

With no approved treatments for lipedema, this study highlights a promising natural option for symptom relief. GENEVA, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly published clinical study in Cureus Journal ...