Cold weather triggers brown fat to burn energy, thanks to a newly discovered protein switch. This natural calorie-burning ...

The researchers believe that Neanderthals, an extinct species of human known to have lived in that area as far back as ...

The hunting and gathering activities of early humans required a high-calorie diet consisting of a variety of ...

Supporters saw the Mütter’s preserved fetuses, skulls, and “Soap Lady” as a celebration of human difference. New management ...

Cpap’s effect isn’t limited to the upper airway; it also influences how the chest muscles work during breathing. By keeping ...

Jerusalem: A new international study has for the first time identified unique subpopulations of fat cells. Researchers from Israel's Ben Gurion University (BGU) noted that the study could pave the ...

A new international study led by scientists from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has characterized the populations of fat cells in various fat tissues in the human body. Using innovative ...

New subtypes of fat cells discovered in the human body The hope: Discovery will advance personalized medicine for obesity Peer-Reviewed Publication Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ...

Galen dissecting a monkey, Veloso Salgado (1906). wikimedia It wasn’t until the 14th century that anatomy and medical science advanced thanks to the start of systematic human cadaver dissections.

The team was studying the skin of mouse ears when they stumbled upon the fat-stuffed cartilage cells, which Plikus compares to "Bubble Wrap." But when they dug deeper, the team learned their ...

Obesity is a public health concern worldwide. It causes the development of multiple metabolic disorders. Several therapeutic strategies have been thought to be useful to reduce weight, such as diet, ...

It stores fat and energy, pads and protects the body, attaches skin to the bones and muscles, and is very important in maintaining body temperature. This layer can be used for injections with some ...