A study shows gut bacteria can reprogram fat to burn energy, offering new targets for obesity and metabolic disease.

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On March 9, the musician Doja Cat shared in a TikTok video that she believes she has lipedema, a chronic, progressive condition characterized by painful subcutaneous fat buildup. “Lipedema runs in my ...

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Ground beef in a pan with sliced mushrooms and other vegetables - Sgaphoto/Getty Images Ground beef can have a very high fat content, with one of the most common lean points being 70/30 — that's 30% ...

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine discovered a surprising new way the body can fight insulin resistance and diabetes—by boosting a special type of "good" immune cell in fat ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found an interesting link between beige fat and high blood pressure. Michela Ravasio/Stocksy There are several causes for high blood pressure, including obesity.

When we think about fat, we most often think about white fat cells, which store excess calories like so many batteries, providing insulation and cushioning for our muscles, bones and organs. But not ...

Once it was considered to be more or less a passive energy-storing device that could double as a cushion. But increasingly, fat is conceptualized as an endocrine organ as much as a tissue type. Now, ...

A new mouse study suggests that "beige" fat surrounding blood vessels can send calming signals to the arteries—revealing an unexpected biological link between fat tissue and heart health. A colored ...