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Immune System Signals May Slow Fat Burning

New research suggests immune cells actively regulate how quickly the body releases stored fat during stress, with implications for obesity and metabolic disease.

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Naveen Sankar S
Jan 20, 2026
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A Nature study finds that neutrophils release inflammatory signals that slow fat breakdown during cold exposure or fasting, revealing an immune-driven brake on energy expenditure that may contribute to obesity and insulin resistance.

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The immune system is best known for fighting infections, but new research suggests it also plays a role in re…

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