Brown fat may protect against chronic diseases
Brown fat may protect against a variety of disease, including type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease, a new study of 50,000 people shows.
Jan. 5, 2021 • ~7 min
Without vitamin D, zebrafish pack on fat
Vitamin D deficiency resulted in stunted growth and additional fat reserves in zebrafish, research shows.
Sept. 30, 2020 • ~4 min
Better robot batteries get inspiration from body fat
Batteries that can conform to the shape of a robot's body double as protection and far more efficient energy storage could pave the way for new bots.
Aug. 24, 2020 • ~6 min
Fat-burning neurons in mice grow with leptin
Evidence that fat-burning neurons can grow in response to leptin suggests a potential way to promote weight loss, say researchers.
July 23, 2020 • ~6 min
Key signals kickstart fat-burning in mice
Researchers have found signals that start the process of turning fat into heat in mice. It could pave the way for activating the same signals in humans.
June 17, 2020 • ~5 min
To feel better, replace sitting with sleep or light activity
"With everything happening right now, this is one thing we can control or manage and it has the potential to help our mental health."
June 2, 2020 • ~5 min
Body fat reveals immune differences between the sexes
Why do people of different sexes vary in their susceptibility to various diseases? New research points to body fat and the immune system.
March 2, 2020 • ~7 min
The fat around arteries seems to have an important job
The fat around our arteries, PVAT, may have an important role in letting the blood vessels "stress relax."
Feb. 21, 2020 • ~4 min
More than a week of keto might not be good for you
In the short-term, a keto diet may offer health benefits. But after about a week, it can lead to negative health effects, a new study with mice shows.
Jan. 27, 2020 • ~4 min
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