Brown Fat (broadcast Friday, April 10th, 2009)

Three studies published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine find that 'brown fat' - a type found in babies - is actually present in adults as well, and has impressive calorie-burning powers. Animals use the brown fat to produce body heat in cold conditions as an alternative to shivering. Researchers say that finding a way to activate the calorie-burning properties of the brown fat could help combat obesity. We'll talk about it in this segment.

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• Science News: The other, friendly fat
• NPR: Fat Could Help You Lose Weight, Someday

Segment produced by:Annette Heist

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