Blood Test Warns of Dangerous 'Deep Belly' Fat(Page 3) "Brown fat is present in mice and in human infants, where it keeps them warm by dissipating food energy as heat, instead of storing it as 'white' fat," Spiegelman said in a prepared statement. "Human adults don't have much brown fat, but there is some, and from a therapeutic perspective, the question is whether that pathway can be reactivated." The researchers hope their discovery will lead to new ways of treating obesity in humans. More information For more information on risks for heart disease, visit the American Heart Association. Related Links
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