Researchers have uncovered a surprising new role for the HSL protein: beyond breaking down fat, it also works inside the nucleus of fat cells to keep them functioning properly. When HSL is missing, ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Christopher Gardner is exuberant in his ...

For anyone who's ever embarked on a fitness journey, the traditional advice has been clear: to lose fat, you need a caloric deficit, and to build muscle, you need a caloric surplus. It's a classic two ...

Changes may be coming to the U.S. dietary guidelines: If public comments from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are any indication, Americans could see a big difference when it comes to ...

February is American Heart Month. Like many of you, I do my best to eat healthy and get enough exercise. As I was preparing dinner, I casually made a comment about how the meal I was making was higher ...

Natural fat burners have gained popularity among those looking to shed extra pounds. Many people want to know if there are safe, effective ways to boost fat loss without resorting to harsh chemicals ...

When new dietary guidelines are unveiled later this month, the Trump administration is expected to upend long-held advice on whole milk and its full-fat friends in the dairy aisle. For decades, the ...

In Indian kitchens, the debate between desi ghee and olive oil never ends. Ghee has been a staple of traditional cooking for centuries, while olive oil has gained global popularity for its health ...