A new study suggests that the keto diet may accelerate the aging process, but that estrogen may have a protective effect, ...

Athletes must replenish glycogen in their muscles and liver after hard workouts, but doing so on a ketogenic or low-carb diet can be challenging. Here's why.

Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler, MD, says his citizen's petition to the FDA to remove refined carbohydrates from the market unless the food industry can show they're safe is "remarkably ...

Metabolism and weight are inextricably linked. Given US diet culture, people should understand metabolism better than they do. An expert busts three common myths.

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have uncovered a completely new mechanism by which fat cells (adipocytes) control how they store and release fat.

New test used by WorldTour pros finally sheds light on the individuality of carbohydrate intake, and we've put it to the test ...

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Tim Podlogar, who researches exercise metabolism, about how elite cyclists consume thousands of calories each day to compete in the Tour de France.

Lab study findings increase understanding of the molecular mechanisms underpinning vitamin D deficiency and highlight SDR42E1 as a potential molecular target.

Matcha green tea can affect your metabolism and help burn fat. Learn about the research into the metabolic effects of matcha.

A new study has made the case for synching your daily calories with your own circadian rhythm to improve glucose metabolism, protecting against type 2 diabetes and obesity. Until now, the ...

New research suggests that women who consumed more high quality carbohydrates and dietary fiber had up to a 37% greater chance of living longer, healthier lives.

High-quality carbohydrate and dietary fiber intake from whole grains, fruit, and vegetables during midlife is associated with higher odds of healthy aging in women.