A mouse study shows that beige fat, previously known for its heating function, may also lower blood pressure by keeping blood ...

When we think about fat, we most often think about white fat cells, which store excess calories like so many batteries, ...

Beige fat surrounding blood vessels actively works to keep high blood pressure in check, according to a new study in mice, promoting healthy vascular function even during obesity. The findings support ...

Researchers investigating the role of the protein CD44 in obesity and metabolic health found that CD44-deficient mice stayed lean even on a high-fat diet, while the control mice developed obesity. A ...