Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people ...

If it would be nice to trim your waistline this season, research suggests you exercise during these particular hours.

Liposuction and plastic surgery aren’t often mentioned in the same breath as cancer. But they are the inspiration for a new approach to treating cancer that uses engineered fat cells to deprive ...

Scientists have discovered that juvenile bottlenose dolphins have specialized receptors for detecting the fatty acids in their mother's milk. These findings, published in the journal Marine Mammal ...

A new study describes a type of cartilage that may have been discovered, forgotten and found again at several points in history.

Scientists are tackling society's growing obesity problem from all kinds of angles – and new research picks out a particular ...

When it comes to eating for heart health, it’s not always as simple as some foods are “bad” while others are “good”. These ...

Humans with relatively more fat hidden in and around their muscles face a higher risk of death or hospitalization from heart ...

Sugar-responsive neurons encode and influence only sugar-related memories and intake. Disabling these neurons reduces sugar consumption and prevents weight gain in mice.

In today’s fast-paced world, weight management is an uphill battle. Many individuals find themselves stuck in a cycle of ...

Liposuction and plastic surgery aren't often mentioned in the same breath as cancer. But they are the inspiration for a new approach to treating cancer that uses engineered fat cells to deprive tumors ...