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 ...

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

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 ...

For nearly a century, laboratory studies have shown consistent results: eat less food, or eat less often, and an animal will live longer. But scientists have struggled to understand why these kinds of ...

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.

A previously overlooked dopamine-producing brain circuit drives hedonic eating, or eating for pleasure, according to a new study in mice. The findings offer insights into how GLP-1 agonist drugs like ...

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 ...