Does weight loss really have to be the proverbial bitter pill? Researchers in Belgium who’ve studied how receptors in the gut respond to sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami taste sensations say the answer may be yes—literally. In a review… Read More ›
Disruption of circadian rhythm, the body’s internal biological clock, an experience familiar to night-shift workers and jet-lagged world travelers, appears to increase the risk of gaining unwanted pounds and developing diabetes. These findings are published online today in Science Translational… Read More ›
Pythons aren’t usually thought of as big-hearted creatures. But after a Burmese python feeds on a huge meal, its heart size swells and so does the quantity of fatty acids in its bloodstream. The process is a healthy one that… Read More ›
