Researchers have determined how a key protein activates brown fat by expanding blood vessels and nerves in the ...

Scientists reveal a hidden “wiring system” in brown fat that could help turn your body into a calorie-burning furnace.

The findings, published in Nature Communications, suggest a new way to tackle obesity that focuses on increasing how much ...

Scientists have identified a key biological system that helps brown fat burn energy by building the networks it needs to function. A protein called SLIT3 splits into two parts, with each piece guiding ...

Scientists have discovered that a protein called SLIT3 is essential for making the body's calorie-burning brown fat work properly.

Fat is an essential nutrient. Learn why it's so important for your brain, the best types to eat, and where to find them in your diet.

New research shows fat distribution predicts premature cardiovascular ageing more than BMI, revealing why visceral and liver fat harm the heart while lower-body fat protects women before menopause.

The Trump administration’s January rollout of the new, inverted food pyramid has sparked some debate in nutrition circles, as it places a stronger emphasis on dairy, red meats and foods higher in fat.

Consider the delicate web of fat in a Wagyu steak. The "marbling" that makes carnivore connoisseurs swoon is a visual heuristic for quality flavor. Now, a new study in Cell Reports suggests the very ...