Researchers at the Karolinska Institute may have found a new way to treat obesity and related disorders by targeting the mitochondria. Their findings in mice demonstrate that a specific class of drugs that block mitochondrial function can…
The NSYNC member caught up with GQ about cutting back on alcohol, the current state of his workout regimen, and his tour with the Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean.
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet may have found a new way to treat obesity and related disorders by targeting the cells' powerhouses, the mitochondria.
Oprah Winfrey is off the board of WeightWatchers — but she’s continuing to work with the company as part of her efforts to change the cultural conversation about weight. Winfrey will host “Making The Shift: A New Way to Think About Weight…
A study led by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) has revealed the mechanism behind the link between a diet high in saturated fats and Alzheimer's disease. The research focused on how this kind of diet affects certain molecules found…
Prehistoric humans are often believed to have largely eaten meat — to the extent that proponents of many modern low-carb diets portray them as closely resembling humans' “primordial” eating style. But a recent excavation at a cave in…
Sometimes a videogame must be seen to be believed, and Hangry is one such case. Blending the hack-and-slash combat of games like Devil May Cry and God of War with the wacky worldbuilding of Psychonauts, this action RPG tasks you with…
A study published in Nature Mental Health has revealed a link between dietary choices and brain health. The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Warwick, shows that a healthy, balanced diet can increase superior brain…
A low-fiber "Western diet" causes damage to the protective mucus barrier in the gut, and such damage can increase the risk of inflammation and infection. By studying the gut bacteria of people who increased their intake of dietary fiber,…