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Researchers at Michigan Medicine report new findings on lipodystrophy, a rare disorder in which the body lacks healthy fat tissue, showing how the condition affects far more than fat storage. The work highlights links between abnormal fat metabolism and broader health problems such as diabetes, fatty liver and heart disease, offering a clearer picture of why patients face widespread metabolic complications.

A Tennessee state Senate race between candidates Pody, Patrick and Wright is drawing attention less for political differences between the contenders than for which side can get its voters to the polls. Local coverage suggests the contest will be decided by turnout levels rather than by shifts in voter persuasion.