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
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Whether slow or fast, here's how your metabolism influences how many calories you burn each day
There are some factors you can't change about your metabolism. But there are things you can do to influence how much energy your body uses over the course of the day.
Dec. 28, 2020 • ~8 min
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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
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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
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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
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82% of avocado oil isn’t what the label says
In some cases, avocado oil labeled as "pure" or "extra virgin" contained nearly 100% soybean oil, reserchers found. They also have tips to avoid bad oil.
June 18, 2020 • ~8 min
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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
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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
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Brown, white and beige: understanding your body's different fat cells could help with weight loss
We all have white and brown fat cells – but recent research shows there's a third type, called "beige" cells.
May 18, 2020 • ~6 min
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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
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