High blood sugar does not always shout. Most of the time, it whispers. It works quietly inside the body, changing cells, tiring organs, and setting th.

(This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) Feb ...

Scientists have long known that people living at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are low, have lower rates of diabetes than people living closer to sea level. But the mechanism of this protection ...

For years, researchers have observed that people who live at high elevations, where oxygen is scarce, tend to develop diabetes less often than those at sea level. Although the trend was well ...

When you’re out on a long run, or partway through a race, your brain might tell you that what you’re doing is too hard, too ...

Scientists have long known that people living at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are low, have lower rates of diabetes ...

A common component of many diets is sugar. Tea, coffee, snacks, sauces, and even seemingly healthful items can conceal it. A lot of people are unaware of how reliant their bodies get on it. When ...

Major chains agree to halve default sweetness, but street vendors and cafes remain outside sugar tax rules ...

Excess sugar may do more than cause weight gain. Experts explain how high sugar intake can disrupt metabolism, raise insulin ...

In a 2023 paper on hypoxia and glucose metabolism, our lab showed how organisms rewire their metabolism to adapt to low ...

Ramadan fasting triggers a natural metabolic shift in the body, but doctors say hydration, sleep and balanced meals determine ...