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New Study Reveals Method to Combat Age-Related Weight Gain
8/31/2025
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- Cornell researchers found a method to reverse age-related weight gain by stimulating beige fat production.
- This could reduce risks of obesity-related diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
- The study in Nature Communications identifies Pdgfr? signaling's role in inhibiting beige fat formation in aging mice.
- Existing cancer drugs may enhance beige fat production, presenting a potential treatment for age-related metabolic decline.
