Researchers aimed at clarifying the mechanism underlying this connection and tracking the fate of glucose in hypoxic animals.

Cancer prevention takes many forms: sunscreen, stress reduction, regular screenings. Only recently have scientists begun to ...

In a 2023 paper on hypoxia and glucose metabolism, our lab showed how organisms rewire their metabolism to adapt to low oxygen levels—such as those found at high altitudes. One of the most striking ...

A clinical trial testing the oral therapy tebapivat for sickle cell disease is fully enrolled, with early results expected later this year.

Every year, countless dogs become seriously ill from eating foods that seem harmless to humans. In 2024, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center handled more than 451,000 calls related to toxic ...

As the UK adds folic acid to supermarket bread, a nutritionist examines whether TikTok health fears are backed by evidence.

Iron supports oxygen delivery in the body by helping produce hemoglobin and myoglobin. Spices like turmeric, cumin, and fenugreek provide notable amounts of iron even in small servings. Spices are ...

Research shows that people who have diets high in fruits and vegetables have higher HDL cholesterol levels and a better total ...

Research shows that eating a diet high in a few important nutrients can be beneficial for fertility and other aspects of ...

(CNN) — As part of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement’s efforts to replace artificial, petroleum-based food dyes with natural ones, the US Food and Drug Administration says it has approved the ...

You may think that as long as you eat a banana every once in a while, you’re good on the potassium front. But the truth is, most of us need to up our intake of foods high in potassium. “Only about 2% ...

The American Red Cross has declared a "severe blood shortage" a month after the national blood supply fell by around 35%. "This time of year is always challenging for blood collection – but right now, ...