Scientists have spotted unique subtypes of fat cells in the human body, and by unraveling their functions, they found that the cells may play a role in obesity. "Finding these [fat] subtypes is ...

Your ideal body fat percentage can depend on your age, sex, and activity level. Tracking movement and calories can help determine your body’s healthiest weight. No number is a complete picture ...

Y our body fat percentage is a key indicator that goes beyond just the number on the scale. According to Dr. Steven Heymsfield, a professor at the Pennington Biomedical Research C ...

Rutgers Health researchers have made discoveries about brown fat that may open a new path to helping people stay physically fit as they age. A team from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School found ...

If there's one healthy eating message we are all aware of, it's that fat is bad for us. It seems we're constantly told to trim it off, grill it away and cut it out. But the true picture is not ...

Regular exercise doesn’t just burn calories—it fundamentally changes your fat tissue at a cellular level, according to groundbreaking research. A recent study has uncovered surprising ...

A new discovery suggests a potential new approach to improving fitness in older adults. Rutgers Health researchers have made discoveries about brown fat that may open a new path to helping people ...