Research at CCMB in Hyderabad reveals genetic links between diet quality and brain size evolution in primates.

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 ...

“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 ...

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

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

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

Researchers have discovered that brain cells can break down fat stores to fuel their activity, challenging the long-held ...

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.

A CHEAP supplement could mimic the benefits of exercise, boosting your heart health and metabolism, a new study suggests.

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

New MRI approach maps brain metabolism, revealing disease signatures. by Liz Ahlberg Touchstone, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ...