Fark linked up this article detailing the invention of a "fat laser":

A technique developed by American scientists could lead to fat-related conditions, including arterial heart disease, being melted away by high-intensity beams
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A team of researchers have used a machine called a free-electron laser (FEL), which can produce very specific beams, to heat and break down fat without damaging other body tissue.

Having heart disease on both sides of my family, anything that helps prevent clogged arteries is just fine by me.