During early germination, water uptake activates metabolic pathways that stimulate the production of hydrolytic enzymes like ...

Hidden inside every organ, microscopic fibers form a scaffolding that quietly shapes how we move, think, and heal. For the ...

A simple light-based method is uncovering hidden fiber networks inside the brain and body, even in tissue slides over 100 years old.

A daily fiber supplement may improve brain function, new research finds. In just 12 weeks, researchers found that those who received a daily fiber supplement were performing better in tests assessing ...

Fiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Getting the right amount of fiber, whether through ...

Despite fiber’s remarkable benefits, most of us don’t get nearly enough. The amount considered adequate is 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories eaten — which translates to 28 grams a day for a ...

If your diet lacks fiber, it’s your own fault. High levels of the cholesterol-lowering, regularity-inducing substance can now be found in many breads, pastas, cereals -- even yogurts, cakes and juices ...

After 40 years of living with type 1 diabetes, nearly all patients have small-fiber sensory neuropathy and a majority also has large-fiber nerve dysfunction, a small prospective study has found.

When it comes to weight loss, countless diets promise rapid results through calorie restriction, macronutrient manipulation, or eliminating entire food groups. Yet one of the most powerful tools for ...