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Brown Fat: Don't Try To Burn It

Not all fat is created equal, according to several new studies. Researchers found that "brown fat," typically found in babies, is present in adults and has impressive calorie-burning powers. C. Ronald Kahn, of the Joslin Diabetes Center at Harvard Medical School, explains the findings.

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