Drug stimulates brown fat, boosts metabolism

Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - 18:40 in Health & Medicine

A drug FDA-approved to treat overactive bladder may boost brown fat's metabolic powers, making it a promising candidate for combatting obesity, new research indicates. Unlike energy-storing white fat, brown fat burns energy to generate heat, which can help maintain body weight and prevent obesity in rodents.

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