Beta cells are pancreatic cells responsible for producing and releasing insulin, a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels. A recent study indicates that adults with mild type 2 diabetes might ...

You’ve probably heard time and again that in order to lose or maintain a healthy weight, you need to be mindful of calories. But it’s not just how many calories you consume — where they come from ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

Cutting carbs from your diet may seem daunting at first. If you’ve chosen a meal plan that allows just 20 grams (g) of carbs a day, you have to get creative with your food choices. Cooking at home or ...

If you've tried to lose weight, the standard advice is to eat less and move more, allowing the extra pounds on your body to disappear. It’s the weight-loss mantra doctors have been touting for decades ...

Imagine dropping 20 pounds in a month — without counting calories, tracking macros or even exercising. That’s the bold promise behind the slow carb diet, made famous by author and entrepreneur Tim ...

New Harvard research has found that not all trendy low-carb diets are equal when it comes to maintaining weight — some may even make you gain a few pounds. People who consume low-carb diets that ...

An app rules! MyFitnessPal, a free smart-phone app and website, did better than any of the commercial diet plans, including ...

Facing a global rise in Type 2 diabetes, many are exploring diet for prevention. Both plant-based and low-carb approaches offer benefits for blood sugar control, but through distinct mechanisms. Plant ...

Share on Pinterest Experts recommend diets of lean meats and vegetables in older adults. Mental Art + Design/Stocksy Researchers report that a healthy low-fat diet can lower the risk of cancer, ...

Eating a low-carb diet may not help you lose weight, new research finds. A study found that people who ate a meat-based low-carb diet gained more weight over time compared to those who followed a ...