The mammalian immune system is an evolutionary wonder. It's capable of recognizing and destroying cancer cells, and it can ...

A deeper understanding of a gene that predisposes patients to fatty liver disease may open new avenues for treatment of the ...

Cellulite is normal and may never entirely go away. It’s possible to tighten skin with topicals, exercise, and cosmetic ...

Dissecting cadavers is a mainstay of medical education, but it relies on donors and poses ethical and other challenges. Roshni Shastri and Crispin Wiles argue that modern teaching has moved on, but ...

But not just any fat—brown fat, a special type that burns energy rather than storing it. Researchers at Rutgers University are developing a pill that could boost this beneficial tissue’s activity, ...

Now, a new international study led by scientists from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Beersheba has characterized the populations of fat cells in various tissues in the human body.

The reality lies within the fat in our bodies. Body fat, particularly fat under the skin, known as subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), plays a crucial role in energy regulation and metabolic health.

Obesity is a critical public health concern affecting millions worldwide. Yet, it is often oversimplified as an issue of lifestyle choices.

A new discovery suggests a potential new approach to improving fitness in older adults. Rutgers Health researchers have made discoveries about brown fat that may open a new path to helping people ...