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 ...

These edible beads harness the power of chemistry for weight loss. Researchers presenting at ACS Fall 2025 developed the beads using green tea polyphenols, vitamin E, and an alginate polymer. A study ...

Not all fat is created equal — while one type of fat in the body raises blood pressure, another helps keep it in check, a study in mice suggests. In people, excess body fat has long been tied to high ...

Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. Her interests include ultra-processed foods; smoke-free tobacco; and wellness trends like perimenopause products ...

Japanese researchers are testing a surprising, minimally invasive way to repair spine fractures. A team at Osaka Metropolitan University found that stem cells from fat tissue can repair breaks similar ...

Scientists in California tested a way to coax certain fat cells to burn calories, rather than simply store energy. In new research involving mice, the team found it was possible to convert existing ...

For more than half a century, Americans have been urged to shy away from saturated fats, found mainly in animal products. We have been told to cook with canola oil instead of butter, select skim ...

The most optimal way to lose belly fat is to eat healthfully and exercise regularly. It can also help to write down what you eat daily to help you stay on track. Losing abdominal fat, or belly fat, is ...