Brown fat tissue, the body's "good fat," communicates with the brain through sensory nerves, possibly sharing information that is important for fighting human obesity, such as how much fat we have and how much fat we've lost, ...
Mar 27, 2015
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Those who overindulged during the holidays may want to get a shot of cold air to kick-start some extra fat-burning activity for the new year.
Jan 8, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Certain immune system cells may play an important role in weight control, an early study suggests.
Dec 22, 2014
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"Beige fat" cells found in healthy subcutaneous fat in mice play a critical role in protecting the body from the disease risks of obesity, report researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who say their study findings may ...
Jan 17, 2014
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In ongoing research aimed at battling obesity, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have deciphered how new fat cells are formed in energy-storing fat pads.
Sep 26, 2013
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Joslin scientists have discovered a mechanism that regulates the production of brown fat, a type of fat which plays an important role in heat production and energy metabolism. The findings, which appear in the upcoming issue ...
Mar 13, 2013
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Whitehead Institute researchers have identified a previously unrecognized layer of genetic regulation that is necessary for the generation of undesirable white fat cells. When this regulation is disrupted, white fat cells ...
Feb 13, 2013
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In many cases, obesity is caused by more than just overeating and a lack of exercise. Something in the body goes haywire, causing it to store more fat and burn less energy. But what is it? Researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical ...
Jan 4, 2013
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Flipping a newly discovered molecular switch in white fat cells enabled mice to eat a high-calorie diet without becoming obese or developing the inflammation that causes insulin resistance, report scientists from Dana-Farber ...
Sep 27, 2012
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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a potential target for treating diabetes and obesity.
Aug 2, 2012
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