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

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

“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 ...

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

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.

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

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.

Discover how the brain "eats" itself during a marathon, and how the recovery process opens doors to possible MS treatments.

A new technology that uses clinical MRI machines to image metabolic activity in the brain could give researchers and clinicians unique insight into brain function and disease, researchers ...