A new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has found that disruptions to our body clock, such ...

We have long known that these three classes of molecules are fuel sources for human metabolism, yet it is a common misconception (especially among undergraduates) that human cells use only glucose ...

While research is limited, some studies show that consuming certain spices, such as chili pepper, turmeric, and cinnamon, may positively affect metabolism.

Scientists have been baffled by tardigrades’ capacity to withstand drying out since they exhibit a behavior that seems ...

Have you ever felt sluggish and out of sorts after a long-haul flight or a late-night shift? A new study has found that disruptions to our body clock, such as those experienced during jetlag, impact ...

Hormones Regulate Cell Metabolism Human cells and tissues adapt to internal metabolic demands in many ways, mostly in response to hormones and/or nervous stimuli. Demands by one cell type can be ...

For over 2 million years, humans and their ancestors dominated the food chain, thriving as apex predators with a meat-heavy ...

Drs Rozalyn Anderson and Timothy Rhoads, from the University of Wisconsin, said the "unprecedented" study had already led to "important new insights into human metabolism". And it "cannot be a ...

The idea that drinking cold water can boost metabolism has been popularized both on social media and in wellness articles. It ...

Metabolic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes, have become one of the world’s largest public health ...