Researchers at Emory University have found that live gut bacteria can travel to the brain in mice fed a high-fat diet, a ...

A new study in mice shows that cutting down the amount of a single amino acid called isoleucine can, among other benefits, extend their lifespan, make them leaner and less frail as they age and reduce ...

Something as everyday as protein intake can shift the balance in a damaged liver, turning a normal waste product into something that quietly feeds malignancy.

In a series of experiments, researchers found that a communication pathway between the brain and the gut may be integral to ...

The searchers are known as regulatory T cells – or Tregs. They are the immune system’s peacekeepers, scanning food for these ...

The research shows that lowering protein intake might slow the growth of liver tumors and possibly reduce the chance of developing liver cancer in the first place.

Keto may improve exercise performance in people with high blood sugar, challenging long-held assumptions about diet and fitness.

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a link between calorie-restricted diets and life span. Berena Alvarez/Stocksy Previous research shows that what we eat and following certain diets can have a ...

Neurons in the brains of mice tell them to stop eating when they’ve had enough food – and since people probably have the same cells, we might one day manipulate them to help treat obesity. “The major ...

There’s a popular saying in some circles that “a calorie is a calorie,” but science shows that it may not be true. In fact, it may be possible to eat more of some kinds of calories while also ...