Hormones are chemical messages that send signals throughout the body. They work slowly and affect body growth, development, metabolism, sexual function, mood, and other functions. Many medications are ...

Constant eating keeps insulin levels elevated throughout the day. Spacing meals gives insulin levels time to return to ...

Insulin resistance affects millions of Americans who don’t even know they have it. This condition occurs when cells throughout the body stop responding properly to insulin, the hormone that regulates ...

Research shows that the biological parents' genes affect the child's insulin function and capacity to regulate blood sugar levels and blood lipids in different ways. Such knowledge may be used to to ...

A growing body of research shows that sleep is more than just rest; it is vital for protecting long-term health. A study from Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that inadequate ...