A high-resolution spatial map of the human hypothalamus makes it possible to identify specific cells, determine their exact ...

Olive oil bioactives, including MUFAs, polyphenols, and triterpenoids, modulate gene expression linked to insulin sensitivity ...

We have long known that these three classes of molecules are fuel sources for human metabolism, yet it is a common misconception (especially among undergraduates) that human cells use only glucose ...

Neurons found in one of the oldest regions of the brain may control when we stop eating a meal, new research in mice hints.

The hormone insulin plays a central role in the metabolism of many living organisms. When food is plentiful, insulin promotes ...

How does the body regulate the activity of insulin-producing cells in order to react quickly to changing conditions? Researchers at the University of Würzburg have investigated this question.

Findings indicate that altering glucose metabolism in T cells boosts their therapeutic potential against melanoma, paving the way for improved immunotherapies.

A $10.3 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the state’s stem cell agency, will fund ...

A 24-hour fast can increase Human Growth Hormone levels by up to 1,200 percent in women and 2,000 percent in men. This ...

Celebs love health tech that promises to offer anti-ageing, speed up metabolism, and reduce inflammation so Bethan King ...