brown fat

Study suggests taxifolin could be a safe, natural way to aid weight loss

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Researchers found that older adults taking taxifolin lost significantly more weight while maintaining healthier cholesterol levels, suggesting a potential natural approach to long-term weight management. Pink Blessed milk thistle flowers. Brief Report: Taxifolin as a Therapeutic Potential for Weight Loss: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study. Image Credit: Kaliva / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal … Read more

Engineered fat cells starve tumors and prevent cancer growth

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Scientists transformed energy-storing white fat cells into calorie-burning ‘beige’ fat. Once implanted, they outcompeted tumors for resources, beating back five different types of cancer in lab experiments. 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 … Read more

Scientists Uncover Fat-Burning Protein Switch

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Researchers at CNIO have discovered that blocking the mitochondrial protein MCJ in brown fat increases heat production and leads to weight loss in obese mice, offering protection against obesity-related diseases like diabetes. This finding highlights MCJ as a potential therapeutic target for treating obesity and its associated health risks. A new study uncovers a novel … Read more

Learning to cope better with the cold, thanks to brown fat in your body: what is this and how do you stimulate it?

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Archyde Consult with⁣ a healthcare professional before⁢ making any ⁤meaningful changes to your diet. ##⁣ The Power of Brown fat: Can Cold⁣ Temperatures Be Good For You? **Interviewer:** Welcome back to Archyde ⁤Health, where we explore the captivating connections between our bodies and the world around us. Today,we’re diving deep into ⁣the world of brown … Read more