Researchers have also discovered a third type of fat, called “beige fat”, which is found within pockets of white fat around the body. Results from animal tests and laboratory experiments using ...

In new research involving mice, the team found it was possible to convert existing white fat cells into calorie-burning beige fat cells. The findings could pave the way to a new class of obesity ...

Applying heat locally activates beige fat in mice and humans, and could become an approach to tackle obesity, a study published today (March 4) in Cell suggests. “Overall, they suggest a fascinating ...

Scientists have long been exploring ways to kill cancer cells by starving them of the nutrients they need to survive. A new ...