Discovery of MCJ protein's role in converting brown fat to heat could combat obesity
Obesity, which affects 650 million people worldwide, influences the development of cardiometabolic diseases and increases the risk of cancer.
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Tissues: News and Research on Adipose Tissue
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Intermittent fasting aids weight loss and boosts heart health in obesity, study finds
A team of scientists has shown that intermittent fasting (reducing the number of hours of intake and extending the hours of fasting each day) is an effective method for losing weight and improves cardiovascular health in ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Liver protein SerpinA1: A new player in the fight against obesity and diabetes
Researchers from Kumamoto University have identified a liver-derived protein, serine protease inhibitor A1 (SerpinA1), as a key regulator in combating obesity and enhancing glucose metabolism. This study, published in Nature ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Study reveals how sex and age influence fat in muscles and bones
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered sex-specific differences in how fat accumulates in muscle and bone, uncovering patterns that could inform new approaches to treating age-related diseases.
Jan 7, 2025
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Gene expression differences in fat tissue may inform targeted treatment for obesity
New research reveals significant differences in gene expression related to metabolism, inflammation and cardioprotection in the fat tissue of lean and obese mice. These findings could advance the development of targeted therapies ...
Dec 12, 2024
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Study reveals new neuropeptide involved in controlling calorie expenditure
An international team of researchers has discovered a new component of the peripheral nervous system that acts by increasing energy metabolism in the body. The finding paves the way for the development of simpler and cheaper ...
Nov 25, 2024
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Study reveals new role for inflammatory protein in fat tissue
A new study published in Nature Communications shows that the inflammatory protein IL-1β has an important physiological function in fat tissue. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that IL-1β helps the body ...
Oct 21, 2024
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Study highlights the value of neonatal ultrasound
For preterm infants, patterns of growth—and increases in fat tissue, in particular—may be indicators of metabolic health and brain development. Standard assessments for these measures, however, are often not feasible for ...
Oct 9, 2024
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Metabolic model for feeding and fasting shows how nutrition differs for men and women
It's not a bad thing if you pick a toasted bagel for breakfast, while your partner chooses eggs. In fact, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo, that difference could help you lose some weight. The study, ...
Oct 7, 2024
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One in three Americans has a dysfunctional metabolism: Clinical trial suggests intermittent fasting could help
More than one-third of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that significantly raise a person's risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include high blood ...
Oct 1, 2024
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