Body fat, long stigmatized as an aesthetic flaw, is now being redefined by science as an active and vital organ. Research shows fat regulates hormones, metabolism and overall health, with risks linked ...

Mice given processed fats struggled to adapt to winter. In A Nutshell Mice eating processed fats got stuck in “summer mode”; ...

Hidden fat wrapped around organs, known as visceral fat, has now been linked to faster heart aging. Using AI and imaging from more than 21,000 people in the UK Biobank, scientists found that this ...

A new study describes a type of cartilage that may have been discovered, forgotten and found again at several points in history. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

A new discovery suggests a potential new approach to improving fitness in older adults. Rutgers Health researchers have made discoveries about brown fat that may open a new path to helping people stay ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Weight loss is known to improve health in obesity. A new study provides clues to how: by rejuvenating fat tissue and changing fat cells' metabolism. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to ...

For decades, nutrition experts have steered Americans away from whole milk and other full-fat dairy products, but research over the past decade or so should lead to a change in that advice, some ...