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 ...

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 ...

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 ...