Removing a specific gene from fat tissue could fool the body into speeding up metabolism and burning more calories, a new study has found. It is hoped that the research, led by scientists at ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret hidden inside fat cells that could reshape how we think about obesity and metabolic disease. A protein called HSL, long believed to simply release stored ...

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 human body. Using innovative technology ...

Despite decades of research focusing on obesity, what happens in the body when we lose weight, and why losing weight can improve health, is still poorly understood. Now a new study, published in ...

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 ...

Exercising doesn't just reduce fat — it helps the body store fat in a healthier way, according to a new study. Body fat is necessary because it provides insulation and stores and releases energy.

Your body produces vitamin D from sunlight, and it’s also found in foods like fish and eggs. However, many people struggle to ...

If you melted down the average UK adult, you’d find around 22 kilograms (48.5 pounds) of creamy yellow fat – equivalent to around 88 blocks of lard, enough to fill two-thirds of a small suitcase or ...

Trial suggests monoclonal antibody can help retain lean body mass when losing weight with GLP-1 medicines ...

Share on Pinterest Compared to BMI scores, body-fat percentages were a stronger predictor of the 15-year mortality risk of young adults, a new study found. Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images A new study ...