Combating obesity: This drug produces 'brown fat' that burns calories
Researchers found that mice treated mice with a drug called bexarotene (Bex) had more "brown fat, faster metabolisms and less body weight gain, even after being fed a high-calorie diet".
Jan 18, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
New weapon in war against obesity
A team of scientists has uncovered a potential approach to combat obesity in those prone to weight gain.
Apr 17, 2016, 08:48 AM IST
Steroid use can turn 'good' fat into 'bad'
The research indicated that prednisolone could be enhancing conversion of energy from a meal into stored "bad" fat while not allowing brown fat to do its work of turning energy into heat.
Apr 04, 2016, 15:22 PM IST
Now brown fat may protect you against diabetes
Researchers have found out that brown fat may help to minimise fluctuations in blood sugar concentration in adults.
Mar 12, 2016, 09:25 AM IST
