When you wake up each morning, your body has been fasting for eight to twelve hours. The choices you make in those first few ...

Caroline Williams is a seasoned translator of neuroscience into accessible language. In Inner Sense, her study of ...

Sleep and circadian rhythms are fundamental biological processes that bidirectionally regulate metabolic homeostasis, cognitive performance, emotional ...

The gut lining of the human body is just one cell thick, not because it’s weak, but because it has to absorb nutrients with ...

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's the heat itself that makes the difference.

Gratitude can even increase the plasticity of the brain. Gratitude isn’t only something we feel; it’s something we do. And ...

Dr. Schrauwen focuses on human translational research in the field of type 2 diabetes mellitus, with a special emphasis on ...

The primary renal response to respiratory alkalosis is to increase the excretion of bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the urine.

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The endocannabinoid system is found throughout the brain and body and plays a key role in everything from memory and learning ...

With aging, the intestine gradually loses its ability to regenerate after damage. An international research team involving ...

Elevated Ca×P levels were associated with increased odds of developing hyperuricemia among adults in the US, especially those with overweight or obesity.