Scientists have pinpointed and described unusual subtypes of fat cells that may help scientists explain why gut fat is linked to poor health. The research could open up new avenues for medical ...

BEER-SHEVA, Israel, February 18, 2025 – A new international study led by scientists from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has characterized the populations of fat cells in various fat tissues in the ...

In a recent preclinical study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers in the United States of America investigated the role of the transcription factor KLF15 (short for Kruppel ...

Excess belly fat poses serious health risks, including diabetes and heart disease. The article distinguishes between subcutaneous fat under the skin and dangerous visceral fat surrounding organs.

Two MRI scans, showing the person on left with more visceral fat (in red) and subcutaneous fat (in blue). Photo Credit: AMRA Medical How fat is distributed around the body influences cardiovascular ...

With New Year’s resolutions in full swing, lots of Americans are committing to being more fit and losing weight. One stubborn area that many of us will be battling is that squishy part around our ...

When brown fat — calorie-burning adipose tissue once thought to exist only in infants — was discovered in adults 15 years ago, obesity medicine researchers started searching for ways to help people ...

While fat is often seen as the enemy of beauty and health, it actually plays an important role in the body and is essential for maintaining good health. Science-focused YouTube channel Kurzgesagt ...

Scientists have spotted unique subtypes of fat cells in the human body, and by unraveling their functions, they found that ...