Claire Maldarelli, Assistant Editor at PopSci, discusses the publication's labeling of January as "Fat Month," where they help readers understand fat's impact on the human body as people embark on New Year's resolutions to get fit.
Maldarelli breaks down the differences in brown fat and white fat, digging into the role brown fat plays in helping burn up white fats. We talk about what happens when you lose and gain weight. Also, Maldarelli tells us about the surprising 2014 study that finds most white fat exits the body through the respiratory system.
The Food and Drug Administration is meeting on Thursday to plan a long-term strategy for Covid-19.
A study shows ants could be key to detecting human cancer.
GenBioPro, an abortion pill maker, is suing West Virginia over its abortion ban.
A surge in COVID-19 infections overseas in places like China has prompted the U.S. Centers for Disease and Control to consider testing airplane wastewater for the virus.
A new study shows that ants may be able to detect human cancer with their highly-developed sense of smell.
Rocket Lab launched its Electron rocket for its first liftoff from U.S. soil.
New guidance, proposed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), seeks to limit levels of the dangerous heavy metal lead in food for babies and toddlers.
Pope Francis, in an interview with the Associated Press, said being gay is not a crime but called it "a sin."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shaking up its internal structure, due in part to the criticism over its pandemic response.
The Food and Drug Administration released draft guidance that limits the amount of lead allowed in baby food.
