Why don't fruit bats get diabetes? New understanding of how they've adapted to a high-sugar diet could lead to treatments for people
Fruit bats can eat up to twice their body weight in fruit a day. But their genes and cells evolved to process all that sugar without any heath consequences − a feat drug developers can learn from.
Jan. 9, 2024 • ~7 min
Centenarian blood tests give hints of the secrets to longevity
Centenarians tend to have lower levels of glucose, creatinine and uric acid from their sixties onwards.
Oct. 9, 2023 • ~6 min
Is intermittent fasting the diet for you? Here's what the science says
Proponents of intermittent fasting say the clock can help you win the battle of the bulge. But the science behind it is a little more complicated.
May 19, 2022 • ~9 min
Sugar detox? Cutting carbs? A doctor explains why you should keep fruit on the menu
Sugar gets a bad rap, but exactly which sugar is meant? Nutrient-dense sweet ripe fruits are a far cry from refined table sugar – and their differences can have big health implications.
Jan. 14, 2022 • ~8 min
How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence? A neuroscientist who studies nutrition explains
Kids often crave processed sugary foods. But research shows that consuming too many treats during childhood and adolescence may lead to behavioral and emotional problems.
Jan. 11, 2022 • ~7 min
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