Fat Is Not Just Flab | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 26, 2026 · 1m

Forget fat as just extra baggage—new science reveals it’s a vital organ that stores energy, regulates hormones, and keeps metabolism in balance. But losing fat the wrong way can be just as damaging as having too much. Researchers studying a rare condition called familial partial lipodystrophy type two found that fat cells break down internally: they malfunction, become inflamed, and their mitochondria fail, creating a toxic environment that causes cells to vanish. This collapse leads to metabolic chaos, fueling diabetes and fatty liver disease. Using mice and human tissue, scientists are now…