However, questions remain about the rules and parameters that help set up that type of shifting system. One possibility comes down to the anatomy of the circuit–the connections that form in between ...

If you’ve ever lost weight only to watch the pounds creep back on, you’re not alone. Now, scientists have uncovered a ...

Research suggests a fat cell's "memory" of past obesity changes how it responds to food, and that may explain why keeping weight off is so difficult.

Research suggests a fat cell's "memory" of past obesity changes how it responds to food, and that may explain why keeping ...

Obesity creates lasting epigenetic changes in fat cells, making weight regain easier. Early prevention is key, as these changes can't currently be reversed. Anyone who has ever tried to shed a few ...

A recent study reveals that the body might 'remember' being overweight, making it harder to keep weight off long-term. This ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. According to Alzheimer’s Society, there are currently around 982,000 ...

F at cell “memory” could help explain why weight loss can be difficult to maintain, according to new research. In experiments using mice and samples of human fat tissue, the scientists found that ...

While their bodies and brains are affected by radiation, altered gravity and more, a study of 25 astronauts found no evidence ...

A new study published in the journal Nature revealed that fat cells have memory which significantly contributes to obesity.

Astronauts on board the ISS took longer to perform certain tasks, raising concern over the effects spaceflight has on the ...

Obesity leads to DNA alterations that affect gene activity and linger after weight loss, a finding that researchers say could ...