While glucose, or sugar, is a well-known fuel for the brain, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have demonstrated that ...

A new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that a ketogenic diet significantly ...

MRI technology maps brain metabolism in real time. This high-resolution, non-invasive technique reveals metabolic activity ...

“What really stood out to me is how it helps with the issues many of us face as we age — brain fog, forgetfulness and feeling ...

New research reveals that sugar metabolism in brain cells may be a crucial defense against Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

A new study from scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging has revealed a surprising player in the battle ...

A groundbreaking study reveals that neurons can burn fat, challenging the long-held belief that the brain relies solely on glucose for fuel.

While glucose, or sugar, is a well-known fuel for the brain, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have demonstrated that ...

Boosting the brain’s sugar-clearing switch cuts toxic buildup and may explain why fasting looks good for memory.

More information: Mukesh Kumar et al, Triglycerides are an important fuel reserve for synapse function in the brain, Nature Metabolism (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-025-01321-x.

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