A new study suggests carriers of a genetic mutation in the serotonin 2B receptor may be protected from obesity and insulin resistance.
The pioneering "soleus pushup" effectively elevates muscle metabolism for hours, even when sitting.
Drinking more than six cups of coffee per day is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
According to a new study, intelligence in animal species can be estimated by the size of the holes in the skull through which the arteries pass.
A new, freely available brain atlas reveals how brain metabolism changes throughout the life of mice.
Researchers have uncovered a new type of cell death that occurs in the guts of flies. The process, called erebosis, is believed to play a role in gut metabolism.
Drinking a cup of strong coffee an hour before exercise, especially in the afternoon, increases fat-burning.
A new Nature Immunology study reveals immune cells alter the body's metabolism when activated, leading to changes in behavior.
Not only do adult smokers with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder consume the most caffeine, but they are also most at risk of adverse health effects.
A new study reviews the different aging processes that affect the brain and liver of rats. The findings also allowed the researchers to better understand general overall aging processes.
AGRP neurons are responsible for those feelings of hunger which can make it more difficult to resist snacks when on a diet, a new study reports.
Using fruit fly models of ALS, researchers discover neurons given glucose transform the power source into energy, enabling them to survive longer and function better.
