Fat

Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain

A good night's sleep does far more than leave you feeling refreshed. It also triggers the release of growth hormone,…

3 hours ago

Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells

Modern weight loss medications have transformed obesity treatment, helping many people lose significant amounts of weight. But these drugs often…

13 hours ago

Only one workout helped older adults lose fat without losing muscle

A recent study led by researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) suggests that high intensity interval training…

7 days ago

Scientists discover what triggers belly fat as we age

Many people notice a familiar change as they get older: the waistline gradually expands, even when overall body weight does…

1 week ago

New obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat science

For decades, scientists believed they understood one of the body's key fat-burning proteins. Known as hormone-sensitive lipase, or HSL, the…

2 months ago

Scientists discover sleep switch that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts brainpower

Deep sleep does more than help you feel rested. It actively rebuilds your body, strengthening muscles, supporting bone growth, and…

3 months ago

Scientists discover diet that tricks the body into burning fat without exercise

Shivering in the cold is uncomfortable, but it does force the body to burn extra calories to stay warm. Research…

4 months ago

Scientists found a hidden fat switch and turned it off

Scientists at Cleveland-based institutions have uncovered a surprising new switch that helps the body make fat -- and turning it…

5 months ago

Natural hormone unlocks a hidden fat burning switch

Studies in mice have shown that a hormone produced in the intestine can send signals to the brain and influence…

7 months ago

A hidden “backup heater” that helps burn fat and boost metabolism

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have uncovered a new way that brown fat, a type…

9 months ago