Sweat rarely smells on its own. Body odour develops when bacteria on the skin break down compounds in sweat and release volatile chemicals that evaporate into the air.

A recent mouse study suggests that low-oxygen conditions, such as being at high altitudes, could cause red blood cells to absorb excess blood glucose, potentially helping to protect against diabetes.

Obstructive sleep apnea induces a metabolic chain reaction that leads to increases in weight and blood sugar levels, among other unhealthy changes.

After feeding mice with high blood sugar a keto diet, which is high in fat and low in carbohydrates, researchers saw the diet lowered their blood sugar and improved their response to exercise.

Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) are typically diagnosed after irreversible pathology has developed. Aging, the strongest risk factor, drives molecular changes that ...

Birds that feed on nectar or fruit evolved better mechanisms for managing metabolism, blood pressure and high glucose.