Summary: While current weight-loss blockbusters like GLP-1s focus on suppressing appetite, researchers have uncovered a completely different strategy: increasing energy expenditure by “building out” the body’s natural heat-generating tissue. The study reveals how a protein called SLIT3 acts as a “split signal” to grow the essential nerve and blood vessel networks within brown fat. Without … Read more
Obesity causes hypertension. Hypertension causes cardiovascular disease. And cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. While the link between fat and high blood pressure is clearly central to this deadly chain, its biological basis long remained unclear. What is it about fat that impacts vascular function and blood pressure control? Now, a new … Read more
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
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
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
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