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 Environmental Protection Agency is proposed banning a cancer-causing chemical that can be found in products like car break cleaners, laundry spot removers and some arts and crafts sprays.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning to doctors, saying a key drug used to prevent respiratory infections in babies is in limited supply.
