Humans have evolved an exceptionally high metabolic rate, unlike any other known animal. Unlike primates that conserve energy ...

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 ...

Animals in the wild, including our hunter-gatherer human ancestors, live or lived in environments where food was relatively scarce and had to expend much more effort to acquire it, said Dr. Mark ...

A study led by a team of researchers at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and ...

Heat injuries are becoming more common as global temperatures rise, with over 100,000 people treated for heat-related conditions in the U.S. each year. While most people appear to recover quickly from ...

Scientists have developed a breakthrough method to track diet using stool metagenomic data.

A groundbreaking study has revealed a surprising biochemical connection between plant immune responses and human neurological health. Researchers have discovered that the metabolic pathways regulating ...

Physical activity is not only important for fitness, but also for health. This is confirmed by a new study conducted under the direction of Prof. Dr. Maximilian Kleinert at the German Institute of ...