Cold weather triggers brown fat to burn energy, thanks to a newly discovered protein switch. This natural calorie-burning ...

(Web Desk) - Scientists have discovered a hidden switch in the body that helps special fat cells, known as brown fat, burn calories and produce heat, especially when it’s cold.

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center scientists found that activating fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) ...

"My tip here to not have too much belly fat around menopause is that you’re going to be eating 30 to 50 grams of protein for ...

Is sugar holding you back from your healthiest self? Uncover the intriguing ways your body responds when you decide to live ...

Adipocytes are cells specialised in storing energy as fat, mainly triglycerides, in organelles called lipid droplets. There are two major types of adipocytes in mammals: white adipocytes contain ...

A balanced morning meal with protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates can help stabilise blood sugar levels, providing ...

A healthy non-smoker in her mid-30s, Dr Aisling Farrell was surprised to learn she had elevated cholesterol levels. The ...

A BCAA–haem axis regulates brown fat function Activated brown adipose tissue takes up large amounts of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), but their fate remains unclear.

Begin the day with low‑glycemic, balanced bites — not sugar or grease — and you’ll steer blood sugar, gut health, and ...