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.
Many DNA tests on the market offer a glimpse into what makes your individual character, including who your ancestors are and some can even analyze your risk for developing certain diseases. Cheddar News spoke with Sam Beeler, chief strategy officer with Nebula Genomics; Eleanor Griffith, a certified genetic counselor; and Dr. Neil Iyengar, a medical oncologist with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center about the process involved in checking DNA and its effectiveness.
How to care for your hair before bed.
What you need to know about cold and flu season.
Focusing on Your Body's Transverse Plane
New research suggests that if you get just 22 minutes of exercise a day, it could counteract the effects of prolonged sitting.
A new study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry that involved 80 participants with moderate to severe depression found hot yoga could have some positive impacts on mental health.
California Governor Gavin Newsom met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in an effort to promote climate co-operation
Cheddar News checks in with your coast-to-coast weather forecast for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
Understanding chronic illness and their link to muscle and bone health.
