A new mouse study suggests that "beige" fat surrounding blood vessels can send calming signals to the arteries—revealing an ...

It is well known that obesity typically leads to inflammation and dysfunction of fat tissue that increases the risk of ...

Regular exercise doesn’t just burn calories—it fundamentally changes your fat tissue at a cellular level, according to groundbreaking research. A recent study has uncovered surprising differences ...

Consider the delicate web of fat in a Wagyu steak. The "marbling" that makes carnivore connoisseurs swoon is a visual heuristic for quality flavor. Now, a new study in Cell Reports suggests the very ...

It is well known that obesity typically leads to inflammation and dysfunction of fat tissue that increases the risk of ...

Scientists reported yesterday that they have uncovered a biological switch by which stress can promote obesity, a discovery that could help explain the world's growing weight problem and lead to new ...

Belly fat tends to get a bad rap, but new research shows that one kind of belly fat can be healthier than others — provided you’re willing to get moving. “Fat is really misunderstood,” said Jeffrey ...

Shedding pounds almost invariably brings health benefits. But until now, it has been unclear to what extent weight loss also ...